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| Debbie Jevans stands down as England Rugby World Cup chief executive | Debbie Jevans stands down as England Rugby World Cup chief executive |
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| The chief executive of England Rugby 2015 has resigned due to personal reasons, the organising committee announced this afternoon. | |
| Debbie Jevans, who had been at the helm of the Rugby World Cup’s executive team since 2012, has stood down less than six months before England hosts the competition – with Stephen Brown now heading up the committee as its new managing director. | Debbie Jevans, who had been at the helm of the Rugby World Cup’s executive team since 2012, has stood down less than six months before England hosts the competition – with Stephen Brown now heading up the committee as its new managing director. |
| In a statement from England 2015, Jevans said: “This is the right decision for me to make at this time. I am immensely proud of the team and all that we have achieved in the time that I have been chief executive. Everything is in place to ensure that this is the best Rugby World Cup ever, and I am confident my team will deliver an exceptional tournament. The organisation is strong, there is a great team in place and I am really looking forward to watching the Rugby World Cup as a fan later this year.” | In a statement from England 2015, Jevans said: “This is the right decision for me to make at this time. I am immensely proud of the team and all that we have achieved in the time that I have been chief executive. Everything is in place to ensure that this is the best Rugby World Cup ever, and I am confident my team will deliver an exceptional tournament. The organisation is strong, there is a great team in place and I am really looking forward to watching the Rugby World Cup as a fan later this year.” |
| England Rugby 2015 chairman Andy Cosslett paid tribute to Jevans’ work, saying: “On behalf of the ER2015 Board I would like to extend our enormous appreciation for all that Debbie has brought to the role. Her legacy will be seen during and after the tournament is delivered, with a sporting event that I fully believe will be both memorable and inspiring, creating a step change in interest and participation for the game in this country.” | England Rugby 2015 chairman Andy Cosslett paid tribute to Jevans’ work, saying: “On behalf of the ER2015 Board I would like to extend our enormous appreciation for all that Debbie has brought to the role. Her legacy will be seen during and after the tournament is delivered, with a sporting event that I fully believe will be both memorable and inspiring, creating a step change in interest and participation for the game in this country.” |
| Jevans leaves the competition in what is widely considered to be outstanding shape, with all aspects of preparation said to be on or ahead of schedule and more than 1.9m tickets sold to date. | Jevans leaves the competition in what is widely considered to be outstanding shape, with all aspects of preparation said to be on or ahead of schedule and more than 1.9m tickets sold to date. |