British Judo Welcomes Two New Independent Non-Executive Directors to Its Board
British Judo are delighted to announce the appointments of Nicki Tang and Wai Cheung as Independent Non-Executive Directors to our Board.
Their combined expertise in governance, strategy, transformation, and inclusion will further strengthen the Association’s commitment to excellence and the continued growth of judo across the UK.
Nicki Tang joins the Board with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in international financial services and technology. As Chief Information Officer at Tokio Marine HCC International, she leads a global team of over 300 people and manages a £50 million budget. Her specialisms include governance, risk management, strategic transformation, and cultural leadership.
A NextCIO 2023 winner and finalist for Women in Insurance Digital Champion 2025, Nicki is recognised for her inclusive, people-first approach and her commitment to fostering innovation and resilience. She has a proven track record of shaping sustainable operating models and embedding transparent, risk-based decision-making frameworks at board level.
Judo holds a personal significance for Nicki, whose sons both compete at national and international levels.
Wai Cheung brings over 25 years of leadership experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes across the public and private sectors. A seasoned governance and delivery executive, he has overseen portfolios of up to £175 million, advising boards and executive committees on risk, performance, and financial oversight.
Currently Head of Digital Portfolio for Parliament Digital Services, Wai has previously held senior roles with Cognizant, NHS Test & Trace, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and Capita. He is recognised for his calm, objective leadership and his ability to deliver under scrutiny in regulated environments.
A lifelong martial artist, former international competitor, and current Head Coach for Team GB Kyokushinkai Karate, his blend of professional governance experience and grassroots sporting insight will add valuable perspective to British Judo’s strategic vision, ensuring continued focus on integrity, inclusion, and community impact.
British Judo Chair Gerry Gualtieri welcomed the appointments:
“We are delighted to have Nicki and Wai join the Board. Their breadth of experience in governance, transformation, and leadership—combined with a genuine passion for martial arts—will be invaluable as we continue to drive the sport forward at every level.”
We would like to thank Diana Hunter and Rebecca McCreath for their contributions to the Board over the past few years as they now take a step away.
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