New members appointed to Sports Grounds Safety Authority board

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed three new members to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority board (SGSA).

SGSA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

The Authority helps to secure the conditions for safe and enjoyable experiences for spectators at all sports grounds in England and Wales, and campaigns for safe sports grounds around the world.

Emma Clancy, Russell Procter and Kate Staples have been appointed members of the board.

Emma Clancy served as Chair of the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC) for nine years. She was CEO of Certsure LLP for 15 years and has also worked as Director of Care for BMI, the world’s largest manufacturer of building products. She currently leads the development of strategy for a FTSE 50 company and is also a non-executive director on the UKAS Board.

Russell Procter retired in 2024 as Assistant Chief Constable. He spent the last seven years of his service as a Gold Public Order Commander. During his career, Procter worked with football clubs and other stakeholders to enhance stadium safety and security. He currently works as a consultant Match Day Safety and Security Observer for the English Football League and is an associate with the College of Policing, where he delivers Gold Public Order and Public Safety Command training, as well as re-accreditation courses to senior leaders.

Kate was the General Counsel & Secretary to the CAA for 11 years, up to December 2021. She was also a Trustee of the Air Travel Trust, and of the CAA’s pension scheme. In 2023, she was Director of Governance and Legal Services at the Care Quality Commission.

The trio have been appointed for a term of three years, from 12 January 2026 until 11 January 2029.