Ian Ritchie spent six years as chief executive of the All England Club . A trained barrister , Ritchie managed the installation of the Centre Court roof and two new show courts . Ritchie was then lured across south-west Twickenham to London . He played a key role in brokering the new TV deal for the European Cup . Ritchie is hoping to use this year ’ s World Cup to galvanise English rugby .
Ian Ritchie spent six years as chief executive of the All England Club . A trained barrister , Ritchie managed the installation of the Centre Court roof and two new show courts . Ritchie was then lured across south-west London to Twickenham . He played a key role in brokering the new TV deal for the European Cup . Ritchie is hoping to use this year ’ s World Cup to galvanise English rugby .