The Board of Directors comprises of:
Chair – Kevin Bell
Background
With an Honours Degree and Masters Degree in Law (LLM) specialising in International Commercial Law, I am currently working as a Commercial Contractor for the Ministry of Defence. Board Director with GB Boxing for three (3) years. Board Director for a number of other companies both past and present.
Skills and Expertise
Experienced private and third sector Board Director who is adept at driving strategic initiatives, negotiating commercial arrangements, directing cross-functional teams and building strategic relations with key stakeholders.
Director – Martin Henry DSW, CQSW, M.Phil. (Equality & Inclusion)
Background
Forensic social worker, consultant and lecturer for 44 years. Previously Chair of National Steering Group for Safeguarding in Sport. Chair of Independent Inquiry into Sexual Abuse in Scottish Football (2017-21).
Skills and Expertise
Strategic development; safeguarding children and young people; risk assessment.
Director – Lesley-Anne Junner (Finance)
Background
Director of Finance with over 20 years financial experience working in the private and third sector. Passionate about sport and am involved in Karate as an SKGB qualified judge and referee.
Skills and Expertise
As a qualified Chartered accountant, I bring financial, governance and risk management skills to the Board of BSL.
Director –Darryl Broadfoot (Marketing & Communications)
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Director –Frank Delaney
Background
I’m a retired engineer and an ex amateur boxer who has been involved in amateur boxing for over 60 years. For the last 45 years I have coached at Springhill Amateur Boxing Club in Shotts and have produced champions at all levels including European and World titles. I am a qualified AIBA 2 star coach. I have traveled extensively with the Boxing Scotland teams to tournaments across the globe over the many years I have been involved with Boxing Scotland and have gained knowledge of different skills and techniques used by Boxing Federations all over the world.
Skills and Expertise
I bring a wealth of knowledge of amateur boxing having travelled all over the world with Scottish boxing teams as well as being Head Coach in my own club.
I have been involved in 2 Commonwealth Games and over the years I have made many contacts in amateur boxing. To me it is very important to have someone on the Board who has an in-depth knowledge of amateur boxing.
Director – Willie Burns
Background
Married, two grown-up children and four grandchildren. I am a time-served Tradesman and training supervisor. Fife Council qualified to D.32. National Standard
Skills and Expertise
Began boxing in 1958 and won the Eastern District senior title in 1964, along with 5 Midland District Titles from 1965-69. I won the Scottish Senior Title in 1968 and also the ABA British Championships. I have represented Scotland on 14 occasions Internationally and retired to organise local club events at Cardenden. I have had success as an International Referee and Judge and became Eastern District Secretary for 19 years and served on the General Council of Boxing Scotland.
The Chief Executive Officer also attends Board meetings along with our sportscotland Partnership Manager. Minutes from each Board meeting are made available on the website (About Us/Board and District Meeting Minutes/Board Meetings) once ratified and can be downloaded.
BSL-Board-of-Directors-Code-of-Conduct.pdf
