Keri-Anne Payne Oly

Keri-anne Payne OLY is an accomplished sports professional with extensive experience in swimming and sports engagement. Currently serving as the Sport Engagement Manager for Team GB since February 2024, Keri-anne actively collaborates with National Governing Bodies in preparation for major sporting events. As the Chief Executive Officer of Wild: The Watersports Platform since September 2022, Keri-anne leads a community-driven platform for water sports enthusiasts. In addition, Keri-anne is the Co-Founder of Straight-Line Swimming, focusing on empowering outdoor swimmers through coaching qualifications and resources, and the Founder of Triscape, which promotes swimming participation through personalized coaching. Keri-anne’s background includes being an Olympic Open Water Swimmer for UK Sport from 2001 to 2017 and serving as a commentator and panellist for notable media outlets like Sky Sports and BBC. Keri-anne's educational background includes studies at Cardinal Langley and the London School of Journalism.