Joanne Hawkins, owner of Executive VPA Ltd, a multi-award winning Virtual PA support business has been a member of the SRD Holding Company Board since early 2019 and progressed to the Chair position in 2020. A long-time fan of the Red Devils, Joanne has also been a member of the SRD Supporters Trust as Secretary.
Anna, a principal lecturer at MMU, specializes in teaching Corporate Reporting, Assurance, and Governance, including on the Masters of Sport Directorship program. With extensive experience in professional education, she’s a member of the Manchester ICAEW Executive Committee, advocating for the profession and region.
Andrew, a founding director of Salford RD Holdings and current Society Secretary, brings lifelong fandom and business acumen to the club. As an experienced business recovery professional, he adds value both on and off the pitch.
Paul, a lifelong fan, now serves as Managing Director of the Club. With over 30 years of senior executive experience in top businesses, he brings valuable leadership. Additionally, he chaired the Manchester city center crime prevention panel for a decade.
Alex, CEO of We Are Nations, specializes in manufacturing and retailing apparel for top esports teams. With a diverse background in sales, marketing, and sports event management, he’s consulted for various sports federations and charities, and played University and Amateur Rugby League.
Ian, a Chief People Officer with 25 years of HR experience across various industries, specializes in developing high-performance cultures and promoting diversity, inclusion, and engagement. Committed to enabling all individuals to thrive, he aims to drive sustainable success and community benefit at Salford Red Devils.
Oli is an experienced Board Director, operating at a strategic level in Executive Leadership, Finance, Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Business Management Systems.
Heather, VP of Customer Support at Purple and a devoted Salford Red Devils fan, actively engages in disability rugby league, playing for both Salford and Wigan Warriors. Committed to gender equality, she chairs the Every Body Moves Lived Advisory Board, fostering inclusion in sports.
Shah, with over a decade of global sports business experience, joins the Board. He specializes in ticketing, running his consultancy. Previously, he served as Head of Ticketing at the Rugby League World Cup 2021 and contributed to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Paul Trainor is the Director of Salford RD Holdings Ltd., where he thrives in the high-performance world of elite sports. Renowned as a consultant, Paul also advises teams and organizations in sports, business, and education, empowering them to develop high-performing individuals and teams.
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