No cruise for Rowing Ireland CEO Hamish Adams as he switches to athletics

Athletics Ireland announced yesterday that its new CEO will be Hamish Adams, who currently holds the same position at Rowing Ireland.

The New Zealand native will replace John Foley in early May.

In his five years as CEO of Rowing Ireland, Adams oversaw a sport that enjoyed huge success on the international stage and, while he is set to take over a national governing body with booming numbers, it’s one which continues to face challenges that have a repetitive ring to them down through the years. Here are the five key tasks he’ll face.