Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has joined the Euro 2028 board of directors tasked with organising the showpiece tournament.
UK & Ireland 2028 Limited, the company responsible for the local delivery of UEFA Euro 2028, has been established and has begun operations immediately.
The England international will immediately commence his new role alongside his playing duties with Aston Villa who have domestic and Champions League matters to contend with.
Mings accepted the opportunity to join the board in the lead up to the tournament that kicks off in June 2028 and will take place across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The 32-year-old joins chair of the UK & Ireland 2028 board, Debbie Hewitt in organising the event alongside the Football Associations of each host nation.
Barrister Susan Aherne, who specialises in arbitration, regulation and sports law and Alan Stewart, a former chief financial officer at retailers Tesco and Marks & Spencer, make up a three-person list of independent non-executive directors alongside Mings.
The defender, who earned his last England cap two years ago, is no stranger to high-profile roles away from the pitch having previously assisted Prince William on a homelessness charity project.
Ahead of the 51-match tournament, organisers revealed their board choices and explained how the expertise of each member would help deliver a successful event.
A statement read: “The position of UK & Ireland 2028 managing director on the board will be held by Chris Bryant. Bryant was formerly head of the UK & Ireland’s successful joint bid for UEFA EURO 2028. He also led the local delivery of the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 in England.
“The UK & Ireland 2028 board also comprises the chief executive officers of the host football associations and the UK & Ireland government partners and representatives who will contribute to the board as observers.
“These appointments demonstrate the strong professional expertise and track record of success across the partnership to deliver large-scale major event projects. This includes wide-ranging corporate and senior management experience spanning international football and other sports, commerce, law and retail.
“The inaugural board meeting will take place on 28 March at the National Stadium of Wales, in Cardiff.”
Reflecting on the appointments, Hewitt said: “This is a landmark moment in our journey to deliver the best-ever UEFA EURO in 2028.
“We look forward to collaborating with football and government colleagues across the multi-nation partnership to host an outstanding tournament, one that is welcoming, inclusive and inspiring.
“Together, we are committed to ensuring a safe and sustainable event that boosts football development and creates long-term economic and social benefit.”
Elsewhere, UEFA Events SA CEO Martin Kallen added: “Working with UEFA, we aim to harness the power of European football to engage the next generation of players, fans and volunteers.”
“Today marks a major milestone in our preparations for UEFA EURO 2028. UK & Ireland 2028 Limited will play a key role in delivering a variety of areas of the tournament.
“Together we will work to ensure that UEFA EURO 2028 is delivered to the highest standards and to make sure that the tournament is a resounding success – for European football, for the host associations and their communities, and for all football fans.
“We look forward to continuing our excellent collaboration with our partners in the UK and Ireland, including the respective governments and host cities, and look forward to seeing this new structure come to life through a dedicated workforce. Together, we will organise an unforgettable tournament that will captivate football fans around the world.”
Further tournament announcements will be made as preparations progress.
