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Murray McCullough New Ontario Sailing Executive Director

Dec 5, 2024

Murray McCullough has been named the new Executive Director of Ontario Sailing, effective January 6, 2025. Murray will replace Glenn Lethbridge, Ontario Sailing’s Executive Director for nearly 18 years, who will set sail for retirement in March of 2025.

Murray will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for Ontario Sailing and ensuring operational excellence for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Murray will have overall responsibility for delivering Ontario Sailing’s key objectives in the areas of strategic and financial planning, program execution, talent development, risk and relationship management, and fundraising.

“Murray brings to the role strategic thinking with strong execution skills. Additionally, Murray brings deep relationships with many of Ontario Sailing’s key stakeholders including member clubs, sailing and other provincial and national sports organizations, government, volunteers, participants in the sailing community, and Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO).”

Stephen Brickell
Chair of the Board of Directors, Ontario Sailing

McCullough is an often-on-the-podium Shark sailor and member of Whitby Yacht Club.

Full details here

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