A military man will make history as the Tennis Integrity Unit's first CEO.

Jonny Gray has been named the Tennis Integrity Unit's first Chief Executive Officer.

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Gray will assume his post mid-February, 2020.

The new CEO brings leadership experience from a decorated 20-year career in the British Army and a more than 14-year tenure as a senior partner in Control Risks, a specialist global risk consultancy.

Gray eached the rank of Colonel, commanding operations in Belfast and Iraq, where he won a gallantry award. He also saw service in the Balkans, Falklands, Canada and Europe. After leaving the Ministry of Defence in 2005, he joined Control Risks where he has worked in a number of senior leadership roles in the UK and USA.

The appointment comes as the TIU aims to evolve "into a broader-based integrity organisation for professional tennis." 

The new CEO will be responsible for integrating the existing tennis anti-doping function with the Tennis Integrity Unit creating a "new legal entity with overall responsibility for integrity in tennis."

“This is a unique opportunity to work with a global sport in tackling issues around corruption and doping," Gray said. "I share the absolute commitment of tennis to achieving the highest standards of integrity and believe passionately in fair and clean sport.

"It is clear to me that much good work has already been done in this area, and I am looking forward to building on those strong foundations."

As CEO Gray will report to the independent Tennis Integrity Supervisory Board and will work closely with TIU Director Nigel Willerton and a 20-strong team of investigators, intelligence and education specialists.

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