International search begins to find world class leadership team for the LTA

Rockpools today begins an international search to recruit a world class leadership team for the Lawn Tennis Association, which is aiming to fundamentally re-design and re-invigorate British tennis.

The winning team will include the Heads of Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Sports Science, Coach Relations, Club and County Relations, and Competition and Events. They are also recruiting for a new Commercial Director and a Director of the LTAís new National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

Details of the changes and the new roles are available on the cutting edge microsite, www.winningtennisforbritain.co.uk, which also features interviews with the LTAís Chief Executive, Roger Draper, and top coach Brad Gilbert.

Roger Draper said: ìThrough this exciting process, we are creating an environment that puts ëwinningí at the heart of everything we do. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in the transformation of British tennis and if you have what it takes to be part of our winning team, then we want to hear from you.î

This assignment further strengthens Rockpoolsí position as one of the UKís leading executive recruitment consultancies.

David Fielding MBE, himself a four-time Aikido World Champion, heads the Rockpoolsí sports practice and is leading the search. He said: ìFollowing on from our Olympic work and recruiting the next Chair and Chief Executive for Sport England; itís a great privilege and an amazing opportunity for Rockpools to be asked to search for a world class leadership team that will revolutionise a major sport for Britain.î

For more information about Rockpoolsí sports practice, visit the website here: www.rockpools.co.uk/sports