By: Sahr Morris Jr
The Glasgow 2026 Organising Company has announced the executive team who will lead the organisation to deliver the 23rd Commonwealth Games in the summer of 2026.
The new Chief Executive Officer, Phil Batty has been appointed to deliver the 2026 Games alongside a senior team with a wealth of expertise and experience of delivering major sporting events in Scotland.
Jade Gallagher was appointed as Chief Operating Officer; Faye Shaw, joins as Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer; Louisa Mahon joins as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; and Martin Fitchie joins as Chief Information Officer.
The Glasgow 2026 games will take place from 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026 and will feature a 10-sport programme concentrated across four venues within an eight-mile corridor of the city. The Games are being delivered by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Scotland.
