The Running Industry Alliance (RIA), the member-based independent national trade organization built for the UK and Ireland’s running industry, announced new members to its Alliance Advisory Boards’ Now’ and ‘Future.’ The two groups work collaboratively to support “innovation and growth in the region.
RIA Alliance Advisory Board ‘Now’ Members include:
- Andrew Smith, CEO, Human Race
- Chris Conlan, Co-Founder, Outside of Ordinary
- Dan Isherwood, Head of Operations, England Athletics
- David Birch, CEO & Founder, Endurance Zone
- Dr. Gary Cove, MD, My Sporting Times (iTAB)
- Gary Roethenbaugh, Co-Founder, Triathlon Industry Association (TIA)
- John Chatwin, Global Managing Partner, PartnerWise
- Dr. Jon Rew, MD, Scimitar
- Jon Wild, Brand Director, OSC-Running (Ronhill, Hilly, Oofos, Topo)
- Dr. Layla Smith, MD and Founder, Aspire
- Mel Bound, Founder and CEO, This Woman Runs
- Neil Venables, Commercial Director, International Markets, FootBalance
- Dr. Richard Payne, MD, Sporting Insights
- Siobhan Curtis, Marketing and Communications Director, Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All
- Will Golder, CEO, RaceNation
RIA Alliance Advisory Board ‘Future’ Members include:
- Adam Rensha2, Founder and Director, and Social
- Andy Baddeley OLY, CEO and Co-Founder, The Running Channel
- Charlotte Melchert, CEO, World’s Sports Group (Ahotu)
- Jules Stephenson, Co-Founder, Emancipated Run Crew CIC
- Juls Sobik, Head of Sporting Events and Volunteering, Alzheimer’s Research UK
- Katie Goble, Head of Partnerships and Marketing Lead, Runna
- Keith Marshall, Owner, Sports Insight & Running Insight Magazine
- Michelle Castro, Marketing Brand Manager, Scott Sports
- Nick Tuppen, CEO, Threshold Sports
- Olly Laws, Commercial Strategy, EMEA Footwear, Lead at On
- Robin Bush, Founder, Ultra Magazine
- Dr. Scott Purchas, MD, Founder, Girodilento
- Steve Ball, Director, Sports Timing Plus
- Will Cowell, Key Account and Marketing Director, Brandwave Marketing
- Will Irwin, UK & Europe Lead, GivenGain
Image courtesy Belfast City Marathon
