OUR TEAM
Executive Team
We are the team behind Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, delivering a world-class adaptive sporting event that supports the recovery, resilience, and human connection of Wounded, Injured, and Sick (WIS) service personnel and veterans.
Through powerful, competitor-led storytelling and inclusive community engagement, we help audiences understand recovery as a lived journey and inspire meaningful participation.
Our work ensures the impact of the Games extends beyond the competition, creating recovery opportunities for the WIS community and strengthening the connection between society and the Armed Forces.
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HELEN HELLIWELL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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CHRIS CONNEALLY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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SONIA HOWE
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
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BEN SHEPHERD
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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TIM MUNTON
CHIEF MARKETING & COMMERCIAL OFFICER
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JULES MERRISON
DIRECTOR OF IMPACT
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RITCHIE REBBECK
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
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LEE HAZARD
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
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JANE BOWN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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MARTYN SALT
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
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ALEX CHAMBERLEN
DIRECTOR OF COMMERICAL
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TIM JAMES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PARTNERS & PARTICIPATING NATIONS
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JONATHAN HILDAGE
DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
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CHARLEY RUMSEY
CLIENT & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
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SARAH SMITH
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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MIKE CHALMERS
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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REBECCA STRANGE
FINANCE MANAGER
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SUMAN CHEEMA
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
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GAVIN SAUNDERS
MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC LIAISON OFFICER
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GRACE BROOME-PHILIPS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO
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JOANNA ALSOP
OFFICE MANAGER & GOVERNANCE SUPPORT
The team’s role is to ensure Birmingham 2027 is:
Professionally delivered
Financially responsible
Accessible and inclusive
Grounded in lived experience
Focused on long-term impact
The Board
The IG27 Board provides strategic oversight, governance and accountability.
Board members bring expertise across defence, healthcare, sport, finance, civic leadership and social impact. Their responsibility is to ensure the Games are delivered safely, sustainably and in alignment with the Invictus Mission.
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VICTORIA GOSLING OBE
CHAIR
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MELLONEY POOLE OBE
TRUSTEE & VICE CHAIR
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ANISHA WORBS
OBSERVER
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JACK AVERTY
TRUSTEE
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LT GEN RICHARD NUGEE CB CVO CBE
TRUSTEE AND CHAIR OF PEOPLE COMMITTEE
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PAUL MCCRUDDEN
TRUSTEE
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PROF. MARTIN LEVERMORE MBE
TRUSTEE
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SIR DAVID THOMPSON QPM DL
TRUSTEE
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SARAH WALLACE
TRUSTEE
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KAREN ECCLES
TRUSTEE
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ADAM NUNN
TRUSTEE
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MELISSA BOOTH
TRUSTEE
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PAUL ROSE
TRUSTEE