David Douglas Joins WPBSA Board

David Douglas Joins WPBSA Board
The WPBSA are delighted to announce the invitation to David Douglas, the former Detective Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police Service, to become a Director of the WPBSA.

Chairman Barry Hearn commented: “David Douglas has had a hugely successful career with the Metropolitan Police culminating in him being awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for distinguished service to United Kingdom policing.

David’s primary responsibility as a Director of the WPBSA will be centred on disciplinary matters, aimed at maintaining the integrity of the game necessary in today’s sporting market.

Having worked with David as Chairman of the Darts Regulation Authority, I admire his no nonsense approach where he has brought a new level of credibility and one that will be very valuable to the ongoing success of the sport of snooker.

David’s appointment will be ratified at the next Board Meeting and I see him as a major part of the new world of snooker going forward.”

Monique wrote:I would think so, yes. One of the all important aspects WPBSA needs to work on is to build everyone's trust in the integrity of the game. Betting business, like Betfred, are crucial for the sponsoring of snooker and suspicions of match fixing or other similar irregularities could have devastating effects.
I f David Douglas is the kind of person who is able to inspire trust because of his background and his past experience ... well yes it's a good move.

Bourne wrote:Funnier if he got the Mags Lee match surely ?