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Scottish Rugby CEO Williamson Sacked After Investigation
An independent probe found his conduct fell significantly below the union’s standards, prompting immediate dismissal after about 18 months in the role.
- Scottish Rugby Limited dismissed CEO Alex Williamson on Thursday with immediate effect, concluding an independent investigation found his conduct had "fallen significantly below the standards we set as an organisation."
- The governing body placed Williamson on a "period of extended leave" in May while an independent investigation examined matters brought to the board's attention earlier this year, ultimately leading to his permanent removal.
- Williamson, who previously ran the Goodwood Estate and was a former CEO of House of Fraser, had served around 18 months at Murrayfield since beginning his role at Scottish Rugby in early 2025.
- Current chief financial officer David White looks set to become interim chief executive as the SRU begins the process of finding a permanent replacement to fill the vacancy.
- Scottish Rugby faces a pivotal period including the inaugural Nations Championship and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, though Williamson had reduced losses and positioned the organisation toward financial stability.
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Alex Williamson, CEO of Scottish Rugby, was dismissed after the board of directors of the proceeding "considered that his conduct was significantly below the standards we set as an organization."
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