The British Elite Athletes Association
Kelly Sotherton MBE is an accomplished sports executive and coach with extensive experience in athletics and athlete representation. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at The British Elite Athletes Association since December 2024, Sotherton also has a long-standing role as an Athletics Coach and is the founder of the British Athletics Athletes Commission, established to advocate for athletes' voices. Sotherton's previous roles include Coach Development Manager at Sport England, Non-Executive Director at British Weight Lifting, and Team England Leader for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, where a record medal haul was achieved. With a background in gender equity initiatives as a member of the Gender Leadership Taskforce at World Athletics and a significant volunteer commitment to various sports organizations, Sotherton holds degrees in Sports Studies from The University of Salford and Brunel University.
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The British Elite Athletes Association
The British Elite Athletes Association is the independent representative body for elite British athletes in receipt of World Class Programme funding. We stand by athletes' side at every stage of their career to provide support, representation and community, and to ensure none face a challenge alone. We provide independent and confidential guidance; ensure the athlete voice is collated, heard and voiced in decision-making; and equip athletes with the skills and confidence to thrive in all aspects of life. We are with you.