Crossword Cybersecurity PLC (LON:CCS) chief executive Tom Ilube has been confirmed as the next chair of the Rugby Football Union.
Ilube will take over on 1 August 2021 following final ratification by member clubs at the RFU's AGM in June.
Crossword said Ilube’s role as chief executive will be unaffected by the RFU post though he will step down as a non-executive director of the BBC.
Sir Richard Dearlove, Crossword’s chairman, said: "We are delighted with Tom's appointment as Chair of the RFU.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact his passion and skills bring to rugby union at such a critical time for the game, when he takes up the position later this year in August."