Following the Annual General Meeting on Monday 29 November 2021 Kerry Harris has been appointed by the Board as the new Chair of the organisation.
Kerry has an extensive career in sports governance and administrations, and previously served as Women Onside's company secretary. There's more about Kerry here.
"I am delighted to be taking this new step with Women Onside."
Kerry Harris - newly elected Chair
Kerry went on to say "We believe in women in football, everywhere. At this critical time, with the 2023 Women's World Cup beckoning, we will continue to work towards achieving our vision."
Kerry paid tribute to Maria Berry, the outgoing chair, who will remain on the board. "Maria has blazed a trail for women in football for over four decades," she said. "I am honoured to be following in her footsteps and delighted that we will continue to benefit from Maria's wisdom."
Previous directors Maria and Fatima Flores were re-elected to the Board at the AGM. At the subsequent first meeting of the new Board Kieran Pender was again co-opted as a director and Tania Moreno was appointed to fill a casual vacancy.