Commonwealth Games Federation president Dame Louise Martin has stepped down from the Birmingham 2022 board amid concerns over a lack of diversity. The organising committee has been criticised for having an almost entirely white executive management team and board. Barbados-based Sandra Osborne QC will take Martin’s place.
John Crabtree, chair of the Birmingham 2022 board said: “We are extremely grateful for Dame Louise’s time, effort, and her valuable contribution. We welcome Sandra to the board and look forward to benefiting from her unrivalled experience as her skill set and future input help us deliver an incredible Commonwealth Games.”