The ATP on Wednesday officially announced the appointment of Chris Kermode as its new Executive Chairman & President.
Kermode, a former player who has been involved in tennis for more than 30 years, was formerly Tournament Director of the AEGON Championships at Queen’s Club and Managing Director of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.
“It’s a huge honor to have been given the opportunity to lead the ATP during what is unquestionably one of the most exciting periods in the history of men’s professional tennis,” Kermode assured. “I look forward to getting started in my new role, and to working very hard together with ATP staff, players, tournaments and partners as we look to harness the full potential of our great sport in years to come.”
“I’ve known and worked with Chris for many years and he gets on well with the players,” said Andy Murray, a fellow Brit. “He’s done a great job with Queen’s and the World Tour Finals and I look forward to working with him in his new role.”
“On behalf of the players, I am delighted to welcome Chris as our new ATP Executive Chairman & President,” added Roger Federer, President of the ATP Player Council. “Chris has a lot of experience having worked in a number of different capacities in tennis over the years and he has all the attributes required to lead the ATP World Tour forward during this period of unprecedented popularity and success.”
Kermode’s term, which is under contract for three years, begins on January 1 of the upcoming year.
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