David Kenworthy has been appointed the first Chair of UK Anti-Doping, Gerry Sutcliffe, Minister for Sport announced today.
UK Anti-Doping is due to be up and running by the end of the year. As the new stand alone national anti-doping organisation it will take on the existing testing and education responsibilities currently delivered by UK Sport, along with centralised management of doping cases, and greater links with law enforcement agencies.
Mr Kenworthy retired as Chief Constable for North Yorkshire Police in 2002 after 35 years experience of working in law enforcement. He is also a member of the National Anti-Doping Organisation project board that has helped shape plans for UK Anti-Doping.
As chair he will play a key role in finalising the structure of the new organisation alongside the yet to be appointed Chief Executive and DCMS.
Gerry Sutcliffe said: “We want UK Anti-Doping to be a world-class organisation that will lead the way in anti-doping in the run up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. As chair, David will play a crucial role in making that happen. His vast police experience will help us with information sharing across law enforcement agencies and sport bodies, intensifying the fight against drug cheats who have no place in sport.”
David Kenworthy said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Chair of United Kingdom Anti-Doping. My first priority will be to ensure that we have a body that is ready to take over the anti-doping function currently delivered by UK Sport. I am looking forward to working closely with sports bodies, law enforcement and government to ensure that the UK is best placed to tackle doping in sport.”
