Louise Fawcett

Louise joined the British Gymnastics Foundation Board of Trustees in March 2017. Louise Fawcett is a chartered physiotherapist with over 26 years’ experience that includes 19 years of working in elite sport. In 2009 Louise took up her current appointment as Head of Sports Science and Sports Medicine for British Gymnastics, working within the English Institute of Sport. Louise commenced a PhD in October 2016 to undertake research relating to her clinical interest in spinal pain and to consider its impact on the long-term healthcare of athletes.

Gary Tolometti

Gary, who has been the Chair of Trustees at Garioch Gymnastics Club since 2016, has played a key role in the development of a new gymnastics facility as well as developing new strategic business goals for the club.

With a background serving as a senior officer in the RAF, specialising in leadership and command training – he has gone on to take up several roles with a wide range of experience across programme management, leadership development, operations and resource management. Gary’s involvement in sport began as a qualified rugby union coach and referee, and is a parent to a former Commonwealth Games gymnast. 

Gary currently works in the NHS championing his work on staff engagement, compassionate leadership, inclusivity, and health and wellbeing.

Esther Ashman

Esther has over 19 years experience working in strategy and partnerships in the public sector, with 8 years in the private sector working for Centrica prior to this. Currently working as Associate Director of Strategy for NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board with a focus on tackling health inequalities and supporting systems to integrate health and care.  As a parent of a daughter who has competed for a number of years in acrobatic gymnastics, Esther has a good understanding of the opportunities that being involved in sport at any level can bring and is passionate about trying to ensure that there is access for all.

Daniel Booth

Daniel is a Partner at Cortus Advisory with 14 years of financial experience. He commenced his career as an auditor and for the last 10 years has provided financial due diligence services to over 50 businesses during acquisition and disposal processes. Daniel has previous Board experience through the KPMG Manchester office Shadow Board and also supports junior team members as part of the Next Generation Mentoring scheme.

Dan was a keen cricketer in his junior days, representing England U19s in the 2007 Indoor Cricket World Cup, with his spare time now focussed on keeping pace with his young family.

Jessica Cook

Jessica has 20 years’ experience of working in disability sport. She started her career in Cornwall as the Disability County Sports Development Officer then joined Activity Alliance (formerly EFDS) as a Regional Development Manager, progressing to working nationally supporting National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGB’s) with  strategic and operational outcomes advice; creating greater inclusion. She also works with National Disability Charities to support a better link between Sport, Physical Activity and disabled people and now works for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) as Head of Participation & Programmes.

Jessica has always been very passionate about sport and inclusion for disabled people, having had first-hand experience when she competed over several years as an international swimmer attending both World and European championships until 2000 when she retired due to injury.

When not working Jessica enjoys swimming, riding, socialising with friends and reading.

Chisara Nwabara

Chisara is a Service & Product Specialist experienced in helping enterprises across diverse industries and stages of development improve their operational performance and capabilities through the application of evidence-based programme management methodologies. She’s worked across various product teams to make feedback loops and communication more effective through the use of experimentation, process engineering and service design. Chisara is also deeply invested in organisational culture and helping companies to be more psychologically safe and equally opportunistic for their employees.

Dave Marshall

Dave Marshall has 25 years’ experience working within sport and leisure for a range of organisations including, national governing bodies, professional clubs, local authority and active partnership.  Dave worked for British Gymnastics for 15 years and progressed to  Director of Participation, leading on a variety of programmes within the sport that have led to a large increase in participation and securing high levels of government support.  Prior to this role Dave established a charitable trust with rugby league and worked as the charity manager there.

Dave is now the CEO of British Taekwondo and is passionate about creating positive outcomes and strategic success for the sport and its people.

Sarah Marshall

With over 20 years’ experience across sport, entertainment, leisure and business tourism, Sarah brings deep expertise in marketing and audience engagement. Previously at The Football Association for a decade, Sarah led venue brand and marketing for both Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park.

Alongside her professional career, Sarah has held governance roles within education, including five years as a Business Governor at Burton & South Derbyshire College, bringing valuable strategic and commercial insight to the British Gymnastics Foundation.

Sarah is currently Director of Marketing & Insight at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), leading on brand, digital, insight, membership, and commercial partnerships, shaping how the sport connects with participants and partners nationwide.

Sarah is passionate about sport and its transformative power to enrich lives, fostering healthier, stronger communities and creating positive outcomes for individuals.

Tony Langenegger

Tony is an accomplished sports partnership and commercial leader with more than 25 years of experience across some of the UK’s most prominent sporting organisations. He currently serves as Partnership Director at Goodwood Racecourse, a role he has held for four years. His role sees him work with many leading global brands including Visit Qatar, one of the largest sponsorships in British horse racing. 

Tony has previously worked at The Jockey Club as Head of Partnerships, Surrey County Cricket Club and he has also worked within major tennis and rugby league organisations, giving him a broad, multi-sport perspective and a deep understanding of how to sell and build mutually beneficial partnerships across diverse sporting audiences.