Clare Briegal

Clare Briegal is CEO of World Netball (the International Governing Body).  As executive lead for the Federation since 2013, Clare has driven the development and implementation of the Federation’s strategic plan, its portfolio of events, including the Netball World Cup and rebrand in 2021.

Clare was elected to the ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations) Council for a 4-year term in 2021.  She is a board member of Sport Liverpool overseeing the delivery of Liverpool’s major sports events and bidding for future events.

Clare has a commercial background in the chemical industry and consumer durables sector.

Clare has an MBA from Manchester Business School, an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Biochemistry from Bryn Mawr College, USA.

Clare rowed for Cambridge University, is a qualified multi-lane umpire and voluntary administrator.  She was elected Chair of the North West Regional Rowing Council in 2016.

She is married with three grown up children.