Huddersfield Giants are delighted to announce that Ralph Rimmer OBE has returned to the club
Ralph will undertake a three-month project with the remit of “Stadia Strategy and Beyond – Building the future of Huddersfield Giants”.
Huddersfield Giants Chairman Ken Davy spoke exclusively to www.giantsrl.com of his delight to have the former Giants, KSDL and RFL CEO back within the Giants family.
“There is no doubt that this year has proven incredibly challenging on all fronts, including our stated desire to have our own custom-built stadium in the Huddersfield area. It’s very much felt like one step forward and two back and the benefit that Ralph can bring with a fresh pair of eyes and his enormous experience in this area cannot be underestimated. We simply have to turn this challenge we face into an opportunity for our great Club if we are to have the future and success that we all want to see. To have Ralph’s incredible energy, contacts and knowledge of all the factors that will come into play in respect of any new facility will be invaluable. Everyone at the club was delighted to hear of his return – albeit on a short-term basis – and will, I’m sure work with him in this most crucial of times.”
Huddersfield Giants Managing Director, Richard Thewlis said…
“Ralph has always stayed close to us at the club and still undoubtedly has a streak of Claret and Gold running through him, from his time here and at the stadium. His access to relevant networks is unquestionable as well as his huge Rugby League experience at every level and I know he’ll be a huge help to everyone. He will be a timely boost to us all!”
Ralph Rimmer OBE was equally excited to be back amongst the Giants!
“The project at the Giants now and in the future is obviously close to my heart and am delighted to be asked to help. The possibilities for the club under Ken’s leadership remain huge and I hope to be able to play a part in bringing the dream of a new facility to fruition but accept that these things are far from straight forward. My first task will be to ascertain with the current board and staff where we actually are with everything and then to bring all options to the table for decisions to be made.”
Relevant Career History
– CEO Huddersfield Giants 1999 to 2004
– MD Kirklees Stadium Development Ltd 2004 to 2010. During which, lead project consultant on several UK stadia projects
– COO The Rugby Football League 2010 to 2017
– CEO The Rugby Football League 2017 to 2022
– Director on International Rugby League 2017 to 2022
– Independent Sports Industry Consultant (2023 to 2025) leading on major projects including
- Rugby Union: On behalf of UK Govt 2023 . Reporting directly in to Secretary of State , Lucy Fraser
- Football: On behalf of Football Association 2024 to 2025. Reported directly in to The FA Board
– Appointed to the Board of Department Culture, Media and Sport 2023 to 2025
– Awarded OBE in 2024