Paul Thorogood MBE Joins Pitchbooking Board as Non-Executive Director

Leadership Appointment

Pitchbooking welcomes Paul Thorogood MBE to its Board of Directors, bringing exceptional leadership experience from his distinguished career in sports administration and governance.

Professional Background

Paul Thorogood's impressive career spans multiple prestigious roles:

• Former CEO of the Football Foundation (14-year tenure)
• Current Chair of the Welsh Boxing Association
• Chair of the Royal Air Force Sports Federation
• Chair of the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply
• Lay member of the House of Commons Standards Committee

During his leadership at the Football Foundation, the world's largest sports charity, Paul oversaw projects worth over £1.4 billion, significantly improving grassroots football facilities across the UK.

Strategic Vision

"Paul brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Pitchbooking team, and understands deeply what we are trying to achieve as a company" - Shea O'Hagan, Founder of Pitchbooking

Paul Thorogood MBE's Perspective

"I am delighted to be joining Pitchbooking at this critical time in its evolution. It is a sophisticated, modern SaaS capability that simplifies access to facilities, allows users to pay individually and radically simplifies administration for both the user and the sports centre manager. It's an absolute gamechanger."

About Pitchbooking

Company Overview

Established in 2018 in Belfast, Pitchbooking has revolutionised sports facility management through:

• Advanced scheduling solutions
• Integrated payment systems
• Streamlined facility management
• Community sports participation support

Key Features

• Location-based facility search
• Subscription management
• Personalised communications
• User contact management

Pitchbooking Events Platform

Launched in 2022, this innovative platform features:

• Booking modifiers for flexible facility configuration
• Membership group management
• Directory listings for increased visibility

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pitchbooking's core mission?

Pitchbooking aims to increase sports participation by making facility booking and management seamless while protecting the future of sports clubs and their facilities.

How does Pitchbooking benefit facility managers?

The platform reduces administrative burden through automated booking systems, integrated payments, and comprehensive facility management tools.

What makes Pitchbooking unique?

Pitchbooking combines sophisticated SaaS technology with user-friendly interfaces, allowing individual payments and simplified administration for both users and facility managers.

Where does Pitchbooking operate?

The platform serves facilities across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States, with its headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Connect With Pitchbooking

• Twitter: @Pitchbooking
• LinkedIn: @Pitchbooking
• Website: pitchbooking.com/solution

More Bookings. Less Admin. Sport For All.