Michelle Faye Maple

Professional administrator specialising in board governance, secretariat and Executive Assistant services. Over 20 years' C-Suite level experience.

Executive Assistant to CEO & Chair - British Cycling

(2024-01)

• Complex diary management for CEO and other Executives
• Arrange and manage corporate events
• VIP guest liaison at Tour of Britain and other sporting events
• Arrange domestic and international travel and accommodation
• High level minute taking and provide support to Company Secretary for Board and committee meetings
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of business

Board Secretariat & Governance Services - Maple Governance & Business Support

(2023-03)

Provision of ad-hoc secretariat services to the following clients:

• Clatterbridge Cancer Charity – quarterly board/committee meetings and administration
• EMD UK: NGB for Group Exercise – quarterly board meetings
• England Boxing – quarterly board meetings

Company Secretary - Rugby League World Cup 2021

(2018-01 - 2023-03)

• Responsible for Board/committees and ensuring compliance with the company's Articles of Association and Code for Sports Governance
• Managing the recruitment & induction process for board directors
• Maintaining core governance documents for RLWC2021
• Conducting an annual governance review of the Board
• Arranging Board away days and corporate events
• VIP liaison at major matches

Board Secretariat - National League Football

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

Maternity cover – one day per week contract

• Responsible for National League board, committees, and General Meetings
• Ensuring member clubs comply with FA licensing governance obligations
• Producing detailed minutes of meetings

Executive Assistant - Barwick Media & Sports Consultancy

(2013-09 - 2021-12)

Executive Assistant to Brian Barwick / Online Business Manager

Executive Assistant - The Rugby Football League

(2004-09 - 2018-01)

Executive Assistant to Chair & CEO

Committee Secretary - Estate Services, The University of Leeds

(2003-04 - 2004-09)

Chartered Secretary Qualifying Scheme – Associate Level - ICSA – The Governance Institute (2016 - 2019)

BA (Hons) - Business Management - Leeds Metropolitan University (1999 - 2003)

NVQ 4 Higher Diploma in Business Administration - French & English - Park Lane College, Leeds (1998 - 1999)

3 A' Levels - French (B); Psychology (B); General Studies (C) (1993 - 1998)

8 GCSE's - Grades A-C including Maths and English