Mike Hemming announced to Board of Directors

England Boxing is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Hemming to its Board of Directors, where he will also take on the important role of Chair of the Technical, Rules and Officials Sub-Committee.

Mike brings a wealth of experience from both the business world and amateur boxing, with a strong understanding of the sport at grassroots, national and international levels.

Welcoming the appointment, England Boxing Chair Richard Brooke said: “I am delighted to welcome Mike to the Board. He brings an excellent combination of business leadership, technical expertise and a lifelong commitment to boxing, and I know he will make a valuable contribution to our work.

“Our officials are fundamental to the success of our sport, and we owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the many volunteers who give their time and expertise week after week.

“As boxing continues to develop, we have an opportunity to build on that commitment by attracting a new generation of officials, broadening participation and creating better opportunities for training, development and progression at every level.

“Mike understands both the traditions of our sport and the need to embrace change. I am confident that, working with his colleagues on the sub-committee and across England Boxing, he will provide the leadership and fresh thinking needed to take this important area of our work forward.”

Mike has many years of senior leadership experience as a company director, working with organisations ranging from start-ups to multimillion-pound businesses, and has a proven track record in organisational growth and transformation.

His involvement in boxing spans many years as a boxer, coach and official. A former International Referee and Judge, he is now a World Boxing Technical Official and European Boxing Technical Delegate. These roles have given him extensive experience of boxing governance, officiating standards and the practical application of rules and regulations, from grassroots competition through to the international stage.

Mike has served on England Boxing’s Technical, Rules and Officials Sub-Committee since 2019, during which time he has been closely involved in the development of the England Boxing rule book and the restructuring of officials’ training and development.