In both roles he has managed multiple interest groups and grown commercial trading whilst upgrading the charitable aspects of both organisations. He also brings operations and marketing experience from more conventional corporate backgrounds.
With a First from Oxford, Andrew has a strong intellect and is a good motivator and communicator, with considerable media experience.
There will be many, I am sure, who will ask why we are appointing someone without a strong shooting background. The reasons are quite simple. First and foremost, the Chief Executive’s role is to execute the charitable and commercial objectives of the NRA. Being a good (or indifferent) shot adds nothing to the skills required to achieve this. Second, shooters were as able to apply for the role as anyone else; they were not excluded, they were simply not given any special priority. If shooting is to be strengthened and grown, we need a strong NRA. That means appointing the best candidate to continue the work we have started.
Andrew will start in November, at which point, obviously, I will step down.
Andrew’s appointment marks another milestone in the regeneration of the NRA. Having restructured the organisation and taken significant steps towards its continued financial success, we look forward to Andrew building upon what we have achieved thus far.
Derrick Mabbott
Acting Chief Executive
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