By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, May 18, 2026
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The Wimbledon landscape will look dramatically different after The Championships.
Sally Bolton OBE will step down as All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Chief Executive after The Championships 2026, following six years in the role, the AELTC announced today.
A search for a successor is currently underway. Financial Director Richard Atkinson will serve as interim CEO after Wimbledon concludes. Wimbledon is set for June 29-July 12th
“It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as Chief Executive of the All England Club and to work alongside such a dedicated Board and group of colleagues, partners and the wider tennis community,” Bolton said. “I am proud of what we have achieved together – particularly bringing The Championships back following the pandemic and in shaping a clear path for the future.
“The All England Club is a very special institution, and I look forward to seeing it continue to flourish in the years ahead.”
Bolton, who became CEO in 2020, oversaw several changes during her six-year tenure, including the move to a 14-day Championships. Bolton also endorses the AELTC’s expansion plan to build additional courts on what was previously the local golf course, a move prompting protest by some Wimbledon residents. Bolton also announced the Club is collaborating with Andy Murray on creating a statue honoring the British two-time Wimbledon champion that will be erected on the grounds.
“During her tenure, Sally has guided the continued evolution of Wimbledon as a modern, global sporting event while preserving the traditions that define it,” the AELTC said in a statement. “Under her leadership, the Club delivered significant enhancements to the fan and player experience, expanded global reach and revenue through digital and broadcast innovation, and introduced structural changes to the tournament schedule, including the move to a 14-day Championships.”
Deborah Jevans CBE, Chair of the All England Club, said: “Sally has made a very important contribution to the success of the All England Club and The Championships for over a decade and particularly as Chief Executive for the past six years.
“I’d like to thank Sally for her hard work and dedication over that time and commend her for guiding the organisation through a period of significant change.
“A search for Sally’s successor is underway and in the interim, post Championships, Richard Atkinson, our Financial Director, will serve as interim Chief Executive.”