Kelly Simmons is a world leader in football with over 30 years experience. Kelly was formerly the Director of the Women’s Professional Game for the FA, where she led the transformation of the women’s professional game in England into one the world’s leading domestic systems. She is now a consultant and a Non-Exectuvie Director of Women in Football.

Josie McNamara is the General Manager of Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy, which is run by an all-female board of Directors. With a background in snowsports, Josie now works hard to provide a welcoming space for women and girls to pursue boxing for well-being, not just competition.

Kelly and Josie join Natalie Doyle to discuss the importance of having women on sports boards. They discuss their own experiences on boards and working with boards, changes that have been made so far and where there is still work to do. They talk about the importance of a good Chair, of mentors and shadowing programmes, and of creating an environment where women feel comfortable coming into Non-Executive Director positions.

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