By HOWARD HARDING
Renan Lavigne will be the first Frenchman to become a Director of the Professional Squash Association when his new position is ratified at the next PSA Board meeting in August.
The 33-year-old world No27 from Marseille was invited to take up the role by Chairman Mark Chaloner, replacing former President Alex Gough (now the PSA's Chief Operating Officer) as a senior player on the Board.
A member of the PSA since 1994, Lavigne has enjoyed a distinguished career on the PSA Tour, reaching 14 finals and winning eight titles, including the Danish Open, Kenya Open and the Colombian Open twice. The former world No17 has also represented France in six successive World Team Championships since 1997.
"It will be a great honour for me to get this position and I would like to thank the PSA Board for its trust in me," said Lavigne. "I am passionate about squash and I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of our Tour. I have the strong belief that our Association is moving in the right direction."
The PSA Board meeting in August is expected to confirm Lee Beachill as the Association's new President, with Lavigne taking up the Vice President role.
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