Sophie Goldschmidt, the RFU Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, is to leave the RFU to take up a new position as Group Managing Director at CSM Sport & Entertainment.
Arriving in July 2011, she became the first female Board member of the RFU and was responsible for all commercial, marketing and communications matters.
RFU CEO Ian Ritchie said, “Sophie has made a fantastic contribution to the RFU in so many ways and we thank her for all that she has achieved in so many areas, not least significantly increasing the value of all RFU assets and creating strong relationships which has enabled wide ranging activation with Partners for the benefit of the whole game. On behalf of the Union I would like to wish her all the very best in her new role.”
Sophie Goldschmidt said, “It is with very mixed emotions that I will be leaving the RFU. I have had a fantastic four and a half years with the organisation and I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved. I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with some amazing people and the passion and dedication to grow rugby in England and evolve the organisation has been inspiring, I will forever be a fan. The timing though is right to take on a new challenge and I’m excited about my new role at CSM Sport & Entertainment. I would like to thank everyone at the RFU for all the support I’ve received during my tenure.”
Report courtesy of England Rugby.
