Effective Monday (8 September), Emma Boggis will take up the role of CEO for the Sport and Recreation Alliance, replacing interim CEO Sallie Barker.

Prior to her appointment, Boggis was non executive director for the British Paralympic Association and head of the government’s Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Unit.

Boggis has also held roles as private secretary to Prime Minister David Cameron, deputy head of mission and political counsellor with the Foreign Office, and deputy director of social policy and legislation for the Cabinet Office.

In her role as CEO, Boggis will take over all responsibilities for delivering and shaping the direction of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, aiming to keep the organisation in the centre of the UK sports sector.

"We are really pleased that Emma will be joining us to take the Alliance forward with our plans to continually modernise our services and be an effective voice for the sector,” said Andy Reed, Sport and Recreation Alliance chair.

"Emma has a proven track record in her work with the Legacy Unit and has impressed us all with her insight and experience. We are confident she will make an immediate impact."