Ross Hutchins - a new CEO for a new era at the International Tennis Federation
Leaders Worth Knowing PodcastShow Notes
Ross Hutchins is six months into the role as CEO of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). A former player, Hutchins retired in 2014 and went on to play numerous player-focused roles at the ATP. He replaced Kelly Fairweather in the role as the top executive at the global governing body of tennis in October last year.
He joins the show this week on the back of news that Visa has renewed as a partner of the Davis Cup, the men's team tennis competition organised by the ITF and ahead of a major rebrand that will see the ITF become 'World Tennis' in June/
On the agenda: what's the point of the ITF? As well as player Grand Slam boycotts, Saudi funding, player development and more.
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