Simon Clegg
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Simon Clegg OBE is the Chief Executive of Ipswich Town Football Club, a position he has held since April 2009 working directly for the Clubs owner Marcus Evans
where he replaced Derek Bowden. One of his first tasks was to replace Jim Magilton
with former Sunderland FC manager, Roy Keane
.
, Middlesex
and attended Stowe School
in Buckinghamshire
before a career in the 7th Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery
of the British Army
where he became a Major
at the age of 28; and also athletic success in cross country skiing and subsequently biathlon
, where he managed the British Team and National Development Squads (1985 – 1988). It is reported that Clegg obstinately supported Liverpool FC while growing up, because his father was a Manchester United shareholder, from 2007 – 2009 he was on Chelsea FC’s Advisory Board.
in 1989 and has become one of the country’s most experienced sports leaders, managing British athletes at the last 12 Olympic Games; including the Winter Games where Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards came to fame; and the Olympic Games
including Beijing
which was Team GB’s most successful Olympic Games for 100 years.
In 1991 he organised the annual meeting of the International Olympic Committee
in Birmingham
and in 1995 was the Chief Executive of the European Youth Olympics, the largest multi sport youth event ever staged in the UK. In 1997 he helped conceive the London Olympics 2012 Bid, oversaw the initial feasibility study and then convinced the Government and Mayor to support his dream. In July 2005 he was one of three British signatories on the IOC contract awarding the 2012 Olympic Games to London.
He was awarded an OBE in 2001 for his management of Team GB at the 2000 Olympic Games
in Sydney
and subsequently a CBE
in 2006 for his contribution to the London Olympic Bid. He announced his departure from the role of CEO and Chef De Mission in 2008 where he worked closely with (Seb) Lord Coe.
In 2009 he moved from Surrey
to live near his job in Ipswich
, Suffolk
and is married to Hilary and they have two children.
Marcus Evans
Marcus Paul Bruce Evans is an English businessman who is also the Owner and Chairman of Ipswich Town Football Club. He has links with Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. He founded his company marcus evans in 1983. The group organises live business, sports and entertainment events around the world...
where he replaced Derek Bowden. One of his first tasks was to replace Jim Magilton
Jim Magilton
James "Jim" Magilton is a Northern Irish former footballer and manager, who is currently employed as Football Consultant at Shamrock Rovers F.C. after being appointed on 6 July 2011....
with former Sunderland FC manager, Roy Keane
Roy Keane
Roy Maurice Keane is an Irish former footballer and manager. In his 18-year playing career, he played for Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, before ending his career at Celtic in Scotland....
.
Profile
Simon Clegg was born 11/8/1959 in HarlingtonHarlington, London
Harlington is a suburban area in the London Borough of Hillingdon, on the northern perimeter of London Heathrow Airport. It is situated west of Charing Cross.-Etymology:...
, Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
and attended Stowe School
Stowe School
Stowe School is an independent school in Stowe, Buckinghamshire. It was founded on 11 May 1923 by J. F. Roxburgh, initially with 99 male pupils. It is a member of the Rugby Group and Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The school is also a member of the G20 Schools Group...
in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
before a career in the 7th Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery
7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery is a regiment of the Royal Artillery in the British Army. It serves in the field artillery role with 16 Air Assault Brigade, and is equipped with the L118 Light Gun.- History :...
of the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
where he became a Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
at the age of 28; and also athletic success in cross country skiing and subsequently biathlon
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
, where he managed the British Team and National Development Squads (1985 – 1988). It is reported that Clegg obstinately supported Liverpool FC while growing up, because his father was a Manchester United shareholder, from 2007 – 2009 he was on Chelsea FC’s Advisory Board.
Career
He joined the British Olympic AssociationBritish Olympic Association
The British Olympic Association is the national Olympic committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It was formed in 1905 in the House of Commons, and at that time consisted of seven national governing body members from the following sports: fencing, life-saving, cycling, skating, rowing,...
in 1989 and has become one of the country’s most experienced sports leaders, managing British athletes at the last 12 Olympic Games; including the Winter Games where Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards came to fame; and the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
including Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
which was Team GB’s most successful Olympic Games for 100 years.
In 1991 he organised the annual meeting of the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
and in 1995 was the Chief Executive of the European Youth Olympics, the largest multi sport youth event ever staged in the UK. In 1997 he helped conceive the London Olympics 2012 Bid, oversaw the initial feasibility study and then convinced the Government and Mayor to support his dream. In July 2005 he was one of three British signatories on the IOC contract awarding the 2012 Olympic Games to London.
He was awarded an OBE in 2001 for his management of Team GB at the 2000 Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and subsequently a CBE
CBE
CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for "Commander of the Order of the British Empire", a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Chemical and Biochemical Engineering...
in 2006 for his contribution to the London Olympic Bid. He announced his departure from the role of CEO and Chef De Mission in 2008 where he worked closely with (Seb) Lord Coe.
In 2009 he moved from Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
to live near his job in Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
, Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
and is married to Hilary and they have two children.
External links
- http://www.stowe.co.uk/about-stowe/some-of-our-alumni - Stowe School
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/spanish/click/u10clegg.htm - BBC World Service
- http://www.debretts.com/people/biographies/browse/c/21544/Simon%20Paul%20CLEGG.aspx - Debretts
- http://www.sportinglife.com/others/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=others/08/06/19/manual_113513.html - Stands down from BOA
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/apr/21/ipswich-town-simon-clegg - Appointed CEO at ITFC
- http://www.itfc.co.uk/page/WhosWho - Ipswich Town FC
- http://www.zimbio.com/Simon+Clegg/pictures/pro - Simon Clegg with Seb Coe
- http://topics.skysports.com/Simon+Clegg/?section=football - Clegg supporting Keane