World Bowls has announced the appointment of Narelle Henderson to its Board, bringing extensive international sport, governance and major event experience to the organisation.

President Brett O’Riley announced the appointment of Narelle Henderson to the Board of World Bowls Limited, the governing body of bowls and para bowls globally.

“We are delighted to have Narelle joining our Board, bringing three decades of international sports experience, and her location in Lausanne will help World Bowls expand our relationship with the IOC, WADA and other key partners through our membership of World Petanque and Bowls. Narelle has played a key role in our Brisbane Olympics Advisory Group, and her previous involvement in our sport includes time with Bowls Australia and as the Bowls Competition Manager at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games”, said O’Riley.

Henderson has until recently been employed in senior roles at the International Canoe Federation, including Interim Secretary-General. Her CV also includes extensive involvement with para sports, gymnastics, and major multi-sports events, and she brings significant expertise in technology, governance, policy and regulatory frameworks.