Robbie McRobbie to take over as chief executive at Hong Kong Rugby Union
Tireless campaigner for rugby to succeed Vern Reid after 2017 Hong Kong Sevens
The Hong Kong Rugby Union on Wednesday announced the appointment of Robbie McRobbie as deputy chief executive officer and CEO designate.
McRobbie will assume the position on a permanent basis when incumbent Vern Reid completes his contract after the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in 2017.
“I am deeply honoured to be given this tremendous opportunity and I look forward to working with the union board and our dedicated staff to continue the success of Hong Kong rugby,” McRobbie said.
“We have the greatest rugby community in the global game and it is a great privilege and a tremendous responsibility to be entrusted with the role of chief executive.”
Reid was engaged in 2013 with one of his key tasks to help identify and mentor a successor.
“I am pleased to confirm that our succession plan is in place and on target for a seamless transition. I am personally delighted for Robbie and even more so that this appointment was made on an internal basis, rewarding the long-working servants of the game from within our own community,” said chairman Pieter Schats.