FIT 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.