Scottish Rugby CEO Williamson sacked after investigation

Williamson, who took charge in January 2025, ​was put on leave in May
Scottish Rugby CEO Williamson sacked after investigation

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Scottish Rugby chief executive ‌Alex Williamson has been sacked after an ‌independent investigation into his conduct, the national ​body's chair John McGuigan said on Thursday.

Williamson, who took charge in January 2025, ​was put on leave in May.

“The ⁠board of Scottish Rugby has today ‌dismissed ‌Alex ​Williamson from his position as chief executive with ⁠immediate effect," ​McGuigan said in ​a statement.

"His dismissal follows the ‌conclusion of an independent ​investigation into matters that were ⁠brought to the ⁠board’s ​attention earlier this year.

"In light of the investigation findings the board of Scottish Rugby concluded that the CEO’s conduct had fallen significantly below ‌the standards ⁠we set as an organisation.”

Media reports said David White, the ‌chief financial officer of Scottish Rugby, ​will become the interim CEO. - Reuters

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