Former CBI chief steps down at Leicester Tigers

Lord Digby Jones is set to leave the Board of directors at Leicester Tigers.

Lord Jones, who served as director-general of the CBI from 2000-06, joined the Rugby club in November 2007. He will step down at the end of the year.

After a 20-year career in corporate law, Lord Jones joined the CBI before moving into the House of Lords as Minister of State for Trade and Investment. He now sits as an independent peer on the crossbenches.

He said: “After 14 years on the Board, it’s time for me to move away. I am trying to do a little less and stepping back from several roles.

“I leave with sadness but great pride to have had the privilege of serving Tigers as a director for nearly a decade-and-a-half.

“I will always be happy to act as an ambassador for this fabulous club whenever called upon to do so.”

Terry Gateley – a former senior partner at KPMG and a Tigers Board member since October 2007 – is also stepping down.

He said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Board, particularly watching the stars of the future play in academy and development games. I believe the young talent we now have in the academy points to a very positive future for Tigers.”

Club chairman Peter Tom CBE added: “On behalf of the Tigers Board, I would like to thank Digby and Terry for their outstanding service to the club.

“As chairman, I have always valued Digby and Terry’s forthright views, wise advice and passionate support for Tigers and I will certainly miss their input at Board meetings. I know they will remain committed supporters and ambassadors of the club.

“We wish both Digby and Terry well for the future. They will always be welcome at Welford Road.”