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Lions Chair Evans Steps Down After 4 Years
19 Oct
Summary
- Ieuan Evans departs as chair of the British and Irish Lions after four years.
- The search is on for a new chair before the inaugural women's tour.
- Evans oversaw governance changes and independent director recruitment.
Ieuan Evans will conclude his nearly four-year term as the chair of the British and Irish Lions on Wednesday. A distinguished former Wales captain with three previous Lions tours as a player, Evans was appointed in 2022.
During his leadership, Evans championed governance reforms, leading to the appointment of independent directors to the board. He also served as tour manager for the men's team's successful series victory against the Wallabies last year.
The British and Irish Lions organization has initiated the process to find a successor to Evans. This search is crucial as the team prepares for its first-ever women's tour to New Zealand in 2025, marking a significant new chapter.
