Expert Leadership
The Executive Team comprises highly qualified professionals with extensive legal and sports industry experience.
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Executive Team
Richard HarryChief Executive Officer
Richard has been Chief Executive at Sport Resolutions since April 2016. Richard joined Sport Resolutions in July 2010 and spent almost six years as firstly Dispute Resolution Manager and then Legal Director.
He is a sports lawyer and former Chief Executive of the Welsh Rugby Players' Association. Richard started his career as a specialist employment and sports lawyer at Hugh James Solicitors in Cardiff before joining Clarke Willmott in Bristol.
He left Clarke Willmott to establish the Welsh Rugby Players' Association and has acted as a Consultant to the World Anti-Doping Agency. Richard is a Visiting Fellow to the School of Sport and Exercise at the University of Gloucestershire, and has been appointed to the Board of the London-based International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC). He also chairs the IDRC Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
Kylie BrackenridgeHead of Case Management
Kylie is Head of Case Management at Sport Resolutions, where she leads the case management team to ensure the service provided to clients is of the highest quality.
Since joining the company in 2016, Kylie has honed her extensive expertise in case management and sports administration, overseeing more than 200 international and national sports arbitrations. She has been involved in several high-profile and complex arbitrations, investigations and reviews referred to Sport Resolutions, including matters relating to Anti-Doping, Match-Fixing, and Safeguarding.
Her passion for sports law developed during her studies in Sport and Business Management at University, prompting her to pursue a master’s (LLM) in Sports Law from Nottingham Trent University. Kylie is currently undertaking an online certificate course at the London School of Economics and Political Science and learning French at the Institut Français.
Kylie is a member of WISLaw and, in her leisure time can often be found paddleboarding or on a hockey pitch.
Ross MacdonaldHead of Business Operations
Ross is Head of Business Operations at Sport Resolutions and is responsible for governance, human resources, finance, building management, IT and Board meeting administration.
Ross joined the company in 2012 following a successful internship administering Sport Resolutions' Pro-Bono Service during the London Olympics. His interest in sports law developed whilst studying law at Swansea University and in undertaking a dissertation on WADA's wherabouts rule. Ross is currently undertaking an Executive MBA at Loughborough University.
Outside of work, Ross competes in triathlon and trail running races. Whilst at university, he was captain of the triathlon club for two years and led by example in winning the British Universities Multisport Championship. In 2010, Ross was awarded 'Swansea University Sportsman of the Year'. He has also won his Age-Group at the World Duathlon Championships, has a personal best for long-distance triathlon of 9 hours 13 minutes, and won the Man versus Horse trail race in Llanwrtyd Wells.
Duygu YetkincanMarketing & Communications Manager
Duygu joined Sport Resolutions in March 2018 with a sponsorships marketing background at IMG and ISG in UEFA Champions League-playing football clubs.
She is responsible for managing Sport Resolutions’ marketing, communication and service development activities. Duygu promotes Sport Resolutions services to multiple stakeholders including national and international sports bodies and panel members (leading barristers and KCs, as well as eminent professionals in specialist fields), and manages delivery of strategic marketing. She also manages all company communications including its full digital output and media. Additionally Duygu is responsible for organising Sport Resolutions events such as seminars, trainings and its annual conference.
She is an ex-professional volleyball player and also played in the Super League, the highest division of the English National League. Before retiring in April 2023, she was the captain of her team, and lifted both the league and the cup trophies recently. Her team became the first ever English team playing in the final at a European Championship (Northern European Volleyball Zonal Association - NEVZA). She also acted as the club secretary overseeing the club’s and its team’s management along with the other senior members of the club.
Duygu holds an MBA from Galatasaray University (Istanbul). She is fluent in English and Turkish.
Roxana WeichSenior Case Manager - Safeguarding
Roxana is a Senior Case Manager within Sport Resolutions' Safeguarding team. Roxana joined the organisation in October 2017.
Roxana leads on safeguarding cases referred to Sport Resolutions and to the National Safeguarding Panel, which include: arbitration, mediation, investigation and review service requests. She provides the day-to-day management of referrals to Sport Resolutions under the Safeguarding Case Management Programme (SCMP), which launched in October 2019, and is also responsible for overseeing Sport Integrity matters.
Roxana contributed to the Teaching Awareness of Ethical Governance in Sport Project, supported by the Erasmus+ EU Programme. The project concluded in January 2020.
Anna ThomasSenior Case Manager - National
Anna is Senior Case Manager for the National team at Sport Resolutions.
Anna graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2009 and worked across a variety of roles within the sport and leisure industry thereafter. She spent 5 years working within the PE department at a top London school before joining Sport Resolutions in April 2018.
In 2021, Anna completed her PG Certificate in Sports Law through De Montfort University. At Sport Resolutions, Anna primarily manages cases referred under our national-level contracts. She has experience of dealing with many high-profile arbitrations relating to football and non-selection or funding appeals for various high-performance programmes.
Anna has a keen interest in football and spent many years as a grassroots community coach and running primary and secondary school teams. Anna played her first competitive football game at 10 years old, before enjoying over 15 years playing at senior level. Anna is now retired from playing both hockey and football competitively but spends her weekends taking part in Parkrun events and putting her Spurs Women season ticket to good use.
Savita SohalSenior Case Manager - Safeguarding
Savita is a Senior Case Manager within Sport Resolutions' Safeguarding team. Savita joined the organisation in March 2022.
Savita leads on safeguarding cases referred to Sport Resolutions and to the National Safeguarding Panel, which include: arbitration, mediation, investigation and review service requests. She provides the day-to-day management of referrals to Sport Resolutions under the Safeguarding Case Management Programme (SCMP).
Savita is a graduate in Psychology and Education Studies and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Safeguarding Children. Savita has extensive experience working in safeguarding, child protection and case management in sport having previously worked in two English national governing bodies (specifically tennis and most recently football) and a Premier League football club.
Savita is a keen advocate for wellbeing and has previously acted as a Disciplinary Panel Member for a national governing body and Safeguarding Officer for London Youth Games. Savita most recently held the role of Lay Board Member for her Local Authority Safeguarding Adults Board. Savita enjoys playing tennis and cycling and is a keen spectator of all sports.
Savita is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
Astrid MannheimSenior Case Manager - International
Astrid is Senior Case Manager for the International team at Sport Resolutions. Astrid joined Sport Resolutions in May 2022.
Astrid completed her law degree in 2017 and prior to that, studied International Relations and Diplomacy with a minor in International Business. She speaks various languages, including French and Spanish, having lived outside of her native Canada for many years.
Astrid is passionate about tennis. She has played competitively, coached, volunteered, and worked internationally both at major events such as the French Open and the ATP World Tour Finals, as well as at national governing bodies, such as the LTA and Tennis Canada.
A general sports enthusiast, Astrid is rarely seen without her bicycle or checking the latest ice hockey game highlights.
Alisha EllisSenior Case Manager - Safeguarding (Maternity Cover)
Alisha joined Sport Resolutions in 2017 and is a Senior Case Manager within Sport Resolutions' Safeguarding team. Alisha also leads on matters referred to the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP).
Alisha previously worked as a Projects Officer in Sports Development at London Sport and most recently at The Law Society in Accreditations.
She has completed her PG Certificate in Sports Law and Practice through De Montfort University.
Alisha has a keen interest in athletics as she used to compete in 100m and 200m as well as coach at Croydon Harriers.
Tilly LockSenior Case Manager - Safeguarding (Maternity Cover)
Tilly joined Sport Resolutions in April 2023 and is a Senior Case Manager.
Tilly's interest in sports law developed whilst studying law at Swansea University, where she took the elective modules ‘Legal Issues in Sport’ and ‘Sports Law and Liability’ and achieved a First Class Honours degree. This interest continued during her time at Cardiff University, where she completed her Master’s in Legal Practice. During this period, Tilly was involved in the Welsh Rugby Union Pro Bono scheme, and undertook a research project on the impact of vicarious liability for injuries and abuse in sport.
Tilly has rowed competitively since she was 12. Following a successful junior rowing career, in which she won multiple national and international gold medals. She went on to captain and coach the Swansea University Senior Women’s Rowing Team.
In addition to rowing, Tilly enjoys running, cycling, surfing, tennis and climbing.
Neil SimmonsInvestigator - Sport Integrity
Neil joined Sport Resolutions in May 2022 and works primarily on Sport Integrity matters.
Neil is a former sports press officer, housing officer and police constable. As a police officer he was deployed to various units across London as a detective and as an ABE trained officer worked on many investigations in relation to safeguarding issues, missing persons and serious crime.
A keen sports participant, Neil has played American Football at both national and youth international level and for over 15 years played semi-professional football, as well as coaching and scouting for football league teams. He has also competed in athletics, club cricket and played county level Darts.
His sporting passions are motor racing and NFL.
James Bromley-DerryInvestigator - Sport Integrity
James joined Sport Resolutions in the summer of 2022 and works primarily on Sport Integrity matters.
James is a former police officer and worked as a detective for the MET where he was attached to units such as Public Protection. He has experience in risk management attached to safeguarding matters, conducting investigations, supporting victims, and submitting cases through the judicial system.
James has a degree in Politics and Philosophy from Hull University and a Masters in Security, Terrorism and Counter Insurgency from Leeds University.
James is a keen sports enthusiast and has a particular interest in American football, rugby, ice hockey, football and boxing. He played football and rugby from youth to senior level before changing sports whilst studying at university, where he spent three years playing as an offensive lineman for the American Football Team.
Jessica FidgeInvestigator - Sport Integrity
Jess joined the team in February 2024 and works primarily on Sport Integrity matters.
Prior to joining Sport Resolutions, Jess was a police officer working as a detective for the MET. Whilst there she was most recently attached to the Public Protection unit where she conducted investigations into safeguarding matters. Jess has experience in risk management, safeguarding and is ABE trained allowing her to work with vulnerable people.
Jess has a degree in Criminology and International Relations from Sussex University obtained prior to her time in the Police.
Jess has a keen interest in both play and spectating sports. She plays competitive rugby throughout the season and enjoys playing Rugby 7’s in the summer. Alongside this she spends her weekends watching football, rugby and tennis.
Eleanor StockerCase Manager - National
Ellie joined Sports Resolutions in February 2024 and is a Case Manager within Sport Resolutions’ National team. She is also Data Protection Officer for the organisation.
Ellie graduated with a First-Class degree in Law from Sheffield Hallam University in 2017. Building upon this solid foundation, she furthered her expertise by achieving a Distinction in LLM International Sports Law in Practice from the same institution in 2018.
Ellie’s professional journey reflects a commitment to both the legal sector and the world of professional sports. With valuable experience gained in the legal field, coupled with insights garnered from working in a professional football club.
In her spare time, Ellie enjoys swimming and is a keen spectator of all sports.
John DevittCase Manager - Safeguarding
John joined Sport Resolutions in March 2024 and is a case manager within the Safeguarding team.
John graduated with a Law degree (LLB) from the University of East Anglia in 2018. He is an experienced case manager, having worked at a large Cardiff-based Law firm for 3 years, specialising in personal injury.
John is literate in the Arabic language, having grown up in the Middle East and prior to joining Sport Resolutions, John took a career break to travel extensively, spending time in southeast Asia, Japan and New Zealand.
In his spare time John is a keen spectator of all sports and plays football, cricket and padel regularly.
Freya PockCase Manager - International
Freya joined Sport Resolutions in April 2024 and is a Case Manager within the International team.
Freya holds a master’s degree in advanced international studies from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, a multidisciplinary programme, covering the application of political science, international law, law of the European Union and international economic law.
Her professional trajectory has predominantly been in the international domain of international development, where she has made significant contributions within consultancy firms specialising in implementing development strategies. Freya has accumulated experience in assessing and writing proposals for EU funding institutions, including the European Commission.
Parallel to her professional career, Freya has pursued an interest in officiating professional tennis. Over the past 15 years, having honed her craft, she has earned selections for Grand Slam Finals as an on-court official. Other noteworthy appearances include ATP Tour Finals, Davis Cup ties, in addition to chair umpiring on the ITF Circuit.
Freya is fluent in German and has a proficient command of French.
Outside of work, Freya is an avid mountaineer and finds enjoyment in ski-touring, kitesurfing and playing tennis.
Jennifer PintoCase Manager - Safeguarding
Jennifer joined Sport Resolutions in September 2024 and is a Case Manager within the Safeguarding team.
She graduated from the University of Sussex with a Law degree (LLB). Following this, Jennifer worked as a Professional Regulatory paralegal conducting Fitness to Practise investigations. After this, she worked in healthcare regulation, conducting investigations for various regulatory bodies.
In her spare time, Jennifer is a keen spectator of football and tennis.
Jordan HindsBusiness Operations and Marketing Executive
Jordan joined Sport Resolutions in September 2024 and assists with business operations, finance, marketing and events.
She graduated from Queen Mary University of London in 2022 with a degree in English Literature and History. She was a member of her university’s running club committee and focused on promoting the club through social media. Jordan started her career as a Marketing Executive at LimeLight Sports where she helped promote the Oxford Half, Hackney Moves, ASICS 10K, Challenge London, Blenheim Palace Triathlon, London Duathlon and Etape Caledonia. Prior to Sport Resolutions, she was an Account Executive at OBE London where she assisted with Swimathon and the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.
Her favourite sports are athletics and swimming, and she is a competitive runner for Ilford Athletics Club.
Kate LeitchCase Manager - Safeguarding
Kate joined Sport Resolutions in January 2025 and is a Case Manager within the Safeguarding team.
She graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with First-Class Honours in her Law degree. Her final dissertation focussed on the incorporation of the Good Friday Agreement into international sports law, and its resultant political effect and influence on the eligibility of Northern Irish athletes to compete.
Kate has extensive experience in client service from working front of house in a world-renowned golf club, and as a host in a luxury ski chalet in the French Alps. Most recently, she gained experience in an international law firm as a Serious Injury Paralegal, assisting solicitors and partners on a variety of high-value cases.
Kate has always had a passion for sport, rowing competitively at school to win an Irish national championship, and later joining her university’s mountaineering society. She also greatly enjoyed skiing and snowboarding alongside her work in France. Kate is now a keen hockey player, and an active member of Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Raffaella ProuetCase Manager - International
Raffaella joined Sport Resolutions in April 2025 and is a Case Manager within the International team.
Raffaella graduated from the University of Essex in 2020 with a double degree in law comprising of an LLB and a French licence. She then studied an LLM in Human Rights Law at the University of Law before taking the the Bar Course at the same institution. Raffaella was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2023.
Before joining Sports Resolutions, Raffaella worked as a Senior County Court Advocate within the South-Eastern circuit. She appeared in 300 hearings in all stages of civil and commercial small claims including consumer rights disputes, road traffic accidents or landlord and tenant matters. Combining her interest in promoting equal rights with my aptitude for oral advocacy, Raffaella then joined Refuge as an Independent Gender-based Violence Advocate (IGVA).
In her free time, Raffaella enjoys participating in boxing and recently participated in an Ultra White-Collar match where she fundraised for the charity Women in Sport. She is currently training for her first amateur fight. She holds a level 1 boxing licence and used to teach at university alongside being the vice president of the boxing committee. Raffaella has also been dancing ballet for over 17 years. She was the ballet coach and choreographer for regular classes and the competition squad at university. Additionally, Raffaella is a keen yogi and practices most mornings.
During her time at Essex university, she was awarded the Exceptional Services to Sport Award and the Full Colours Award, for her individual sporting achievements and continuous contribution to the sporting life of the university.
Being born and raised in France, Raffaella speaks French fluently. She also has good notions in Italian, Romanian and German.