Craig Hunter, one of England's most experienced Olympic and Commonwealth Games sports team managers, has been chosen as Team England's Chef de Mission for Delhi 2010.

Hunter, who managed England's swimmers at their successful Commonwealth Games of 2002 and 2006, will also be able to draw on his experience of team management at the Olympic Games with swimming.

The founding director of an international business consultancy, Hunter will have a role at the Games which includes representing England in sports, political and commercial settings.

He said: "Delhi 2010 is a significant moment for English sport as the nation's athletes move towards London 2012."