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Ian Russell Ritchie, currently Chief Executive of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (2005-), responsible for the staging of the Wimbledon Championships (lawn tennis) and enhancement of new facilities so that it remains an iconic world sporting event; Director of Wembley Stadium Limited; independent director of The Football League. Previously, Vice President Global Business of Associated Press (2000-05).
Career: started his career as a barrister; called to the Bar Middle Temple (1976-78); thereafter developed a long association with television and media organisations, including Granada Television, Yorkshire Tyne Tees, London News Network, Channel 5 (CEO), Middle East Broadcasting Ltd (CEO); Managing Director of Russell Reynolds Associates; formerly Chairman of Click4e.com, Director of West Ham United plc, Chairman of Newcastle Common Purpose; Governor of the University of Northumbria at Newcastle and Chairman of ITV Programme Rights Committee.
Interests: Fellow, The Royal Society of Arts; Golf, tennis, football, music and theatre.
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