Chief Operations Officer

The Federation of International Touch (FIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Simon as its first-ever Chief Operations Officer (COO).  This new role represents a major step forward for the global development of Touch Football and solidifies FIT’s commitment to the growth of the sport.

Chris joins FIT after an immensely successful tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of England Touch, where he has led the organisation through a transformative five years. His leadership was instrumental in overseeing the largest Touch World Cup in history earlier this summer, which brought together 187 teams from 39 nations, over 10,000 spectators, 200+ volunteers, and 193 referees in Nottingham, UK.

In his new role as COO, Chris will play a critical part in shaping the strategic direction of FIT and the sport of Touch Football globally. With the support of over 60 member nations, his focus will be on unifying the sport across regions and creating pathways for further growth and international collaboration. Chris will officially assume his new position with FIT on December 1, 2024, while also assisting England Touch during their transition to appoint a new CEO. Chris will continue to be based in England and will collaborate remotely with FIT members from across the world.