Scott Smith has been appointed to the UK Sport Board by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for a four-year term from Sunday 1 November 2026.
Scott joins the Board having already made a significant contribution to the organisation through his role on UK Sport's Group Audit and Risk Committee, where he has served for the past year.
His appointment brings further expertise in finance, governance and commercial strategy to the Board as UK Sport continues to deliver its 10-year strategic plan to reach, inspire and unite the nation through Olympic and Paralympic sport and events.
On the appointment, Professor Nick Webborn, Chair of UK Sport, said:
"It’s a privilege to welcome Scott to the UK Sport Board. He brings a wealth of experience, gained through leadership roles at some of sport's most significant organisations and events.
"Scott has already made a valuable contribution through our Group Audit and Risk Committee, and his insight will further strengthen the Board as we continue to support Olympic and Paralympic success and deliver impact through major sporting events across the UK. I look forward to working with him in the years ahead."
About Scott Smith
Scott Smith is currently Chief Financial Officer at Six Nations Rugby, where he plays a leading role in the organisation's strategic and commercial development.
He has previously held senior finance leadership roles with the England and Wales Cricket Board and the America's Cup, supporting major international sporting events, commercial growth strategies and complex organisational change programmes.
Alongside his executive career, Scott has built extensive non-executive and advisory experience, including roles with Racecourse Media Group, Archery GB and the EURO 2028 Oversight Group.
A Fellow Chartered Accountant in both the UK and Australia, Scott brings a wealth of experience spanning finance, governance, commercial strategy and international sport.
Scott Smith said:
"I am delighted to be joining the Board of UK Sport. Having spent much of my career working across some of the world’s leading sporting organisations, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary power of sport to inspire, unite and create lasting opportunities. UK Sport plays a vital role not only in delivering success on the world stage, but also in building a strong, sustainable high performance sporting system for future generations. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in my home city, there is an added personal significance to the journey ahead. I look forward to contributing my experience and working alongside the Board and executive team to help shape UK Sport’s future success."