Graham Watson

Mr Watson, who has a professional background in law and chartered accountancy, brings with him an extensive track record in business and sports governance.

His executive roles have included chief executive of Carnegie Sports International, which he founded with the backing of Sir David Murray, and his own management consultancy, Positive Leadership Limited, through which he co-founded the Winning Scotland Foundation.

He is also an independent non-executive director of a number of Scottish organisations, including Heriot Watt University, Scottish Futures Trust and Scottish Golf.

Mr Watson said: “This is an exciting time to lead Tennis Scotland forward and the opportunity to develop the sport and make it as accessible as we can to people of all ages and abilities across the country is what really appealed.

“I would like to thank our outgoing chairman, Scott Martin, for leaving such a solid platform on which to build future success.”