Hazel Wilson joins World Bowls Board
โItโs a further extension of our resolve to develop the World Bowls talent pool,โ Mr Bell said at the announcement. โHazel is one of the top professionals in her field, a genuine all-rounder, and weโre thrilled to have her wealth of experience, dynamism and positivity on the board.โ
A career academic in the field of Adult Education, Business and Training, Hazel Wilson brings more than 20 years of experience and a success proven track record to the role. She has utilised these skills with top results as team manager for the Welsh Womenโs Bowls Association at Commonwealth Games, World, Atlantic and international level competitions over the past decade.
A fine player in her own right Hazel has represented Wales with distinction since 1998; won her national singles in 1999; and was crowned British Isles singles champion in 2000.
โIโve known Hazel Wilson for many years,โ said World Bowls chief executive Gary Smith. โSheโs a top professional who knows how to get things done, and her knowledge of bowls is second-to-none. A great asset to our organisation.โ
In formalising the announcement, World Bowls president John Bell also paid tribute and expressed great appreciation to Claire Leonard, who relinquished her position as Appointed Director last month.