Mark Darbon, the current Chief Executive of Northampton Saints, will be stepping down from his role in November. Darbon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive and Secretary of The R&A, taking over from Martin Slumbers. Darbon, who was previously in line to become the next chief executive of the Scottish Rugby Union, expressed his gratitude for his time at Northampton and his attachment to the Saints. Golf Canada has welcomed Darbon's appointment and looks forward to continued collaboration in growing and developing the game of golf. Darbon inherits a 'challenging in-tray' in his new role.
Golf Canada proudly welcomes Mark Darbon as the new Chief Executive and Secretary of the @RandA. We look forward to our continued great work between our organizations growing and developing the game of golf. Read: https://t.co/4YWJHzwT3n https://t.co/i2qtAQoQBR
Golf Canada proudly welcomes Mark Darbon as the new Chief Executive and Secretary of The @RandA. We look forward to our continued great work between our organizations growing and developing the game of golf. https://t.co/4YWJHzwT3n
R&A tabs rugby CEO as replacement for Martin Slumbers. https://t.co/0AiUDQtjUv
New R&A chief Darbon inherits 'challenging in-tray' https://t.co/jOxpE4Wl0P
Darbon to leave Northampton for R&A CEO role https://t.co/eu84EvfhTB
Northampton Saints chief executive Mark Darbon, who had been in line to be the next chief executive of the Scottish Rugby Union, has been appointed chief executive of the R and A. He takes over from Martin Slumbers.
💬 “My family and I have loved our time in Northampton, and developed a passion and attachment for Saints which will stay with us forever.” Northampton Saints today announces that the Club’s Chief Executive, Mark Darbon, will be stepping down from his role in November.