Scottish Hockey has introduced that Barry Cawte is stepping down as CEO. Barry joined Scottish Hockey in October 2021 and can depart on the finish of Could after an especially profitable interval for the organisation. Barry will be part of Cricket Wales as CEO. The Scottish Hockey Board has begun the recruitment course of for a everlasting successor and can preserve members knowledgeable as this progresses.
Barry leaves Scottish Hockey on a excessive as progress is made within the organisation’s formidable Reset, Construct, Excel method.
Throughout Barry’s tenure, Scottish Hockey was shortlisted for the Governing Physique of the 12 months, exhibiting dramatic success in a brief area of time, with an emphasis on inclusivity; equivalence; welfare; participation; efficiency; and industrial success.
Underneath Barry’s management, Scottish Hockey rebranded the organisation; the launch of a brand new governance construction; and strengthened relationships with key stakeholders. As an advocate for inclusion, Barry has additionally seen the formulation of a brand new inclusive clothes coverage and partnerships with organizations equivalent to FabLitteBag throughout his time in workplace.
A sturdy technique session challenge has additionally been delivered to find out Scottish Hockey’s technique for the approaching years.
With a give attention to individuals and values, Scottish Hockey has utterly restructured its whole workforce throughout Barry’s tenure, guaranteeing the group has the proper individuals in the proper locations, making a One Crew method that meets the wants of its members.
Barry has been significantly vocal and vocal in difficult points round services and funding, to take away limitations to hockey and defend the game.
The return of Scottish Hockey’s annual awards in February after a number of years demonstrates the worth Barry positioned on the Scottish hockey neighborhood.
Scottish Hockey is popping out of the reset section and is in an excellent place to enter the construct section, with a motivated and impressive crew on web site.
Barry Cawte, outgoing CEO, mentioned: “From the second I set foot in Scotland in 2021, I’ve obtained nothing however help from everybody throughout the hockey panorama. I consider the crew and board will proceed to make great progress. They reside and breathe the values that underpin our sport, and so they have extremely supportive volunteers throughout Scotland.
“The game is on a speedy upward trajectory and the inspiration has been laid for the game to excel as one crew within the coming years. I wish to thank the board and sportScotland for his or her help all through, and I stay up for seeing what the Scottish Hockey crew will obtain.”
Martin Shepherdson, chairman of the Scottish Hockey Membership, mentioned: “Barry will likely be missed by everybody at Scottish Hockey and Scottish sport generally. He has made a considerable influence on hockey by approaching all difficult conditions with willpower. He has reset and constructed sturdy relationships with all our key stakeholders, serving to to provoke the Scottish hockey neighborhood.
“He has ensured that the group has sturdy values and foundations, and I’ve little doubt that he has created a legacy that can allow sustainable success sooner or later. We want Barry each success in his new function.”