Glasgow 2014 Limited, the Organising Committee (OC) for the XXth Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in 2014, has announced the appointments of Sir Bill Gammell and Alan Mitchelson to its Board as Non-Executive Directors.

Sir Bill Gammell is Chief Executive of Cairn Energy and among a number of other board positions he is a Director of Sportscotland, Founder and Chairman of the Winning Scotland Foundation and a member of the British Olympic Advisory Board. He is passionate about developing people and instilling a positive winning attitude in both business and sport.

Alan Mitchelson is Legal and Commercial Director and Company Secretary of The Weir Group. He will Chair the Audit and Risk Committee of the OC Board.


Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chair of the Organising Committee welcomed the appointments: "Both Bill and Alan bring enormous commercial experience to the Glasgow 2014 Board. They share our passion for sport and our determination to deliver an outstanding Games in Glasgow in a little under six years’ time.

"Their skills and experience will complement the contribution to our Board from the representatives of our partners - the Commonwealth Games Federation, The Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland, The Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council."

Sir Bill Gammell said he was delighted to be joining Glasgow 201, he believes it will be a catalyst to create an enduring symbol for sport in Scotland.

"The event will give the many talented youngsters in the country, both those that have been discovered and those whose talents are yet to be discovered, a clear goal to target and the aspiration to be a winner," he said.

Alan Mitchelson added: "I very much look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the organisation of the Games."

(GK/KMcA)