SafeSport Names Mark Scott as Board Chair, Succeeding Paralympian April Holmes
Event summary
- Mark Scott appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Center for SafeSport, effective February 25, 2026.
- Scott succeeds April Holmes, who transitions to Board Chair Emeritus after serving as interim CEO for nine months.
- Scott brings finance and business development experience from his advisory firm and prior roles at Intrado.
- Holmes, a Paralympic gold medalist, will continue advocating for athlete safety in her new role.
The big picture
The U.S. Center for SafeSport, established in 2017 to address abuse in Olympic and Paralympic sports, continues to evolve its leadership. Scott's appointment reflects a shift toward leveraging private sector experience to strengthen the organization's governance and operational capabilities. The transition comes amid ongoing efforts to ensure athlete safety and compliance across U.S. sports organizations.
What we're watching
- Strategic Direction
- How Scott's business development expertise will shape SafeSport's long-term growth and sustainability.
- Governance Dynamics
- Whether the transition from Holmes to Scott will impact the organization's athlete-focused mission.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which Scott implements enhanced resources and streamlined processes.
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