Dublin, 23 October 2026 – Volleyball Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Walker as Interim Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive experience in sports leadership, strategic development and organisational transformation.
Scott will assist Volleyball Ireland at an exciting time for the sport, with 15% year on year participation growth and National teams bringing home medals in European SCA events. Scott’s expertise will be invaluable in helping to prepare the organisation for a sustainable future.
A former two-time Olympian, Scott brings over 25 years of experience in sports management, including 17 years with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), where he held senior leadership positions in strategy, technology and sports development. He previously worked with UK Sport, supporting Olympic and Paralympic high-performance programmes.
Welcoming the appointment, Volleyball Ireland President Clodagh Nic Canna said:
“We are delighted to welcome Scott to Volleyball Ireland. Volleyball has made tremendous progress in recent years here in Ireland, both in growing participation and strengthening our national teams. Scott’s wealth of experience, strategic insight and proven leadership will be invaluable as we shape our organisation for continued success into the future. “
Speaking about his appointment, Scott Walker said:
“I’m excited to join Volleyball Ireland at such a positive time for the sport. The growth in participation and the progress of Ireland’s national teams demonstrate the enormous potential that exists. I look forward to working with the Board, staff, clubs, volunteers and wider volleyball community to build on these achievements and help create a strong, sustainable future for the sport.”
Volleyball Ireland looks forward to working with Scott as the organisation prepares for its next phase of growth and development.
