Yvonne Harrison is a highly respected leader in the global sports industry, appointed CEO of Women in Football in 2022, where she has driven significant growth in commercial revenue, membership, and overall impact. Recognised as one of the Telegraph Sport’s 50 most influential women in sport in 2024, she was also honoured with the title of Women’s Football Champion at the prestigious Women’s Football Awards the same year. With a deep commitment to equality from grassroots participation to board-level leadership, Yvonne has consistently championed initiatives that create meaningful and lasting change through sport.

Prior to her current role, Yvonne founded her own consultancy, StryveUK, and held senior leadership positions including Managing Director of Project 92 — the business of former Manchester United players — and Chief Executive of GreaterSport, a charity dedicated to improving lives across Greater Manchester through physical activity. Alongside her executive career, she serves as a Non-Executive Director, Executive Coach and Mentor, and Chair of Trustees for Foundation 92, continuing to shape the future of sport, leadership, and social impact.