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Appointment to sportscotland
22/05/2008
The appointment of Louise Martin CBE as Chair of sportscotland is a significant step in ensuring the new national body delivers effectively and efficiently for sport, Stewart Maxwell said today.
Mr Maxwell said:
"This is an exciting time for Scottish sport and I am delighted that Louise Martin CBE, a leading figure in the industry, will be chairing our newly streamlined national body.
"Mrs Martin led Scotland's successful bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games - she has shown a strong commitment to the development of sport and a clear understanding of the challenges facing sportscotand.
"The wealth of experience and knowledge, which Louise will bring to the Board, will help to ensure sportscotland delivers for sport effectively and efficiently, for the benefit of the whole country."