Mowden Park

Tony Copsey appointed to the new Board of Directors for DMP Arena Trading Limited

Darlington Mowden Park RFC (DMPRFC) has announced the appointment of 4th Dimension Director Tony Copsey to the newly establish Board of Directors for DMP Arena Trading Limited (DMPATL), the Club’s commercial operating company.

Tony is joining a newly formed Board of Directors for DMPATL and will take the position of Non-Executive Director, bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in rugby both as a professional player and business leader. His extensive and successful business career in professional rugby includes CEO positions at a number of major clubs, including Wasps, Harlequins, London Scottish and London Welsh. Tony has also served on the board of Premiership Rugby and on numerous senior working groups within the sport.

The DMPTAL Company was set up to manage all of Darlington Mowden Park RFC’s business operations, including all facilities at the Northern Echo Arena, the Club’s brand and its professional rugby activities. The new Board will work in unison with DMPRFC’s General Committee on progressing and expanding on the Club’s ambitious and exciting plans.

Speaking on his appointment to the new board, Tony said “I’m delighted to be formally joining in on Darlington Mowden Park RFC’s journey. Mowden Park represents one of the most exciting sports-business propositions within the UK at present, not just from a professional rugby perspective but also from community, grass roots rugby and facility perspectives.

“The Club has already made some remarkable progress, not least in attracting the New Zealand All Blacks and delivering one of the most high profile open sessions of the Rugby World Cup. Myself and the other board members are looking forward to developing and supporting the Clubs bright future.”

Read the full announcement here on the new DMP Arena Trading Limited Board of Director appointments.