British Eventing appoints new chief executive

British Eventing (BE) has announced David Holmes as its new chief executive from 1May 2015.

Wealth of experience

David will take over from Mike Etherington-Smith, who is leaving to concentrate on course-designing and general consultancy work.

He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been chief executive of British Dressage for nine years and director of sport at the FEI and at the Italian Equestrian Federation, where he acted as chef d’equipe at several championships.

David is also a BHSI (British Horse Society Instructor) and former commanding officer of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

‘Mantle of responsibility’

David’s current job is as a sports consultant, working with national governing sports bodies.

“I’m delighted to have been chosen to take over such a mantle of responsibility and am very much looking forward to the job,” he said.