Six Nations: Benjamin Morel (FRA) appointed CEO, effective from 05/11/2018

Frenchman Benjamin Morel has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Six Nations Rugby Ltd, said the trading company and rights holder of the Six Nations tournament on 23/08/2018. Morel's appointment will be effective from 05/11/2018. He will succeed Irishman John Feehan who resigned from this position on 20/04/2018.

"Benjamin (Morel) brings a wealth of relevant experience having most recently served as Managing Director for the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Europe and the Middle East, where he played a key role in the NBA's international growth for many years. In his role at the NBA, Ben was managing over 70 staff across multiple lines of business ranging from media sales, including digital and social, to sponsorship, merchandising and audience engagement," said Six Nations Rugby.

"Benjamin was the outstanding candidate during our extensive recruitment process. His vast experience, in particular his background in the NBA will serve as a great benefit to our Championship. It is a very exciting time for the Six Nations as we look to build on the record statistics…