Jon Dutton OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the British Olympic Association (BOA).
Dutton will join the BOA from British Cycling, where he has been the CEO since April 2023. His career in the sports industry to date spans three decades: prior to joining British Cycling, Dutton led the Rugby League World Cup 2021 as Chief Executive, having held previous roles with the PGA European Tour, UEFA and the Tour de France Grand Depart.
Dutton will bring a wealth of experience in delivering both successful commercial partnerships and social impact programmes to the BOA, alongside an extensive knowledge of the Olympic movement. His tenure at British Cycling saw him lead the organisation through a summer Olympic Games at which Team GB riders returned a total of 11 medals – including a world record-breaking gold for the women’s sprint team on the track, and Tom Pidcock’s astonishing comeback to retain his mountain bike title.
Jon Dutton said: “It has been a tremendous honour to lead British Cycling through such an important and ambitious period of change. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together - strengthening our organisation, delivering meaningful impact in communities, and laying foundations that will support the sport for many years to come. I am sincerely grateful to the outstanding colleagues across British Cycling for their daily inspiration, and particularly to Chair Frank Slevin for his leadership and support.
“The decision to move on was made with careful consideration, but the opportunity to lead Team GB presents an exciting new challenge. To take on one of the most coveted and impactful roles in British sport is a privilege and I look forward to joining colleagues at the BOA at a pivotal and exciting time for the organisation as plans continue to build towards the Los Angeles 2028, French Alps 2032 and beyond.”
Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of the British Olympic Association, said: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to be welcoming Jon to the BOA. He is a highly regarded and well-respected figure in high performance sport. Jon’s combination of strategic leadership, commercial acumen and collaborative culture will ensure the BOA continues to thrive in a rapidly evolving sporting landscape.
“Jon has already demonstrated a clear commitment to driving the highest standards of support for Team GB athletes and promoting the values and ideals that underpin the Olympic movement, and I’m confident that his leadership will make a positive difference as we look to an exciting future.”
Dutton’s appointment to the BOA follows the departure of former CEO Andy Anson in October 2025. Shahab Uddin MBE will continue in the role of Interim Chief Executive until Dutton’s start date at the BOA, which is to be confirmed in due course.