Simon Lewis
Simon has been appointed as Chair of UK Anti-Doping and his term
will commence on 4 August 2025.
His background is primarily in the Legal Sector where he has
practised as a barrister, in various relevant areas of law, and
where he now sits as a fee-paid judge. Simon has served in a
number of non-executive board-level roles: within workplace
relations (at Acas); professional regulation (at Social Work
England and at the Bar Standards Board); healthcare (at a mental
health and community NHS trust); higher education (at England's
leading university for improving social mobility); sport
governance; and charity. He has also acted in a range of
independent regulatory roles across various sectors: within
healthcare, sport, and finance/business.
Simon grew up in Wales and then Yorkshire, playing representative
sports, before graduating from the University of Cambridge.
On his appointment, Simon Lewis said:
“It is an honour to be appointed as Chair of UKAD. Having worked
extensively across regulatory and sporting landscapes, I'm
excited to be able to govern and support an organisation so
inextricably involved in both.
“I want to ensure UKAD continues to bolster the UK's strong
reputation for clean and healthy sport across the four nations.
I'm arriving at an important and busy time, with a host of major
sporting events approaching, including the Women's Rugby World
Cup, the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, and the 2026
Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. I look forward to working with the
team, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and supporting
UKAD's goal to protect clean sport.”
, Secretary of State for Culture,
Media and Sport said:
“I'm delighted to welcome Simon Lewis as the new Chair of UKAD.
Simon has extensive experience in sport and law, which will
ensure UKAD continues to deliver with professionalism and
integrity.
“Sport is part of our national story and as part of our Plan for
Change we want to remove barriers to participation at grassroots
and support athletes in elite settings. Upholding the values of
clean sport and fair competition are absolutely vital in
achieving this and as we welcome Simon, I'd like to thank
departing Chair Trevor Pearce for all of his work during his
tenure.”
Jane Rumble, Chief Executive of UKAD said:
“We are very pleased to welcome Simon to UKAD. Simon brings his
deep and relevant legal and sport governance experience to us at
a pivotal time. In addition to a busy sporting calendar of major
events UKAD will also soon shape and deliver a new multi-year
Strategic Plan. UKAD is also preparing for the launch of the 2027
World Anti-Doping Code.
“On behalf of us all at UKAD we are looking forward to giving
Simon a warm welcome as he takes up stewardship of our committed
and brilliant team.
“I would also like to thank our outgoing chair Trevor Pearce, who
has been with us for nearly nine years, for his excellent
stewardship at the helm of our organisation.”
Remuneration and Governance Code
The Chair of UK Anti-Doping is remunerated at a rate of £20,640
per annum. This appointment has been made in accordance with the
Cabinet Office's Governance
Code on Public Appointments.
The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for
Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political
activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must
be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public
speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for
election. Simon has not declared any significant political
activity.