PHILIPPINE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION INC ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT

Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Rugby Football Union Inc. (PRFU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Cragg as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. The decision was made during the 2023 Annual General Meeting held on December 16, 2023, at Taguig City.

Thomas Cragg, currently serving as the Vice President for Sales at KMC Solutions, brings a wealth of experience and passion for rugby to the PRFU Board. Originally from South Wales, Cragg has spent the last 17 years in the Philippines, developing high performance teams since 2006.

With a strong background in Sales and Corporate management, Cragg aims to provide strategic direction to enhance the visibility of Philippine Rugby in the business landscape. His deep-rooted passion for the sport, combined with his extensive network and customer base, positions him to foster synergies that will contribute to the sport's growth.
Cragg's affiliation with KMC Solutions, a valued partner of Philippine Rugby, is expected to open doors to new partnership opportunities and sponsorships. Leveraging KMC's substantial footprint across the Philippines, he aims to secure support that will further propel the development of rugby in the country.

“I’m honored and thrilled to be appointed as a Trustee! I hope to be able to make a real difference during my term and look forward to seeing Philippine Rugby exceed expectations in the coming years!”, said Cragg.

​The PRFU congratulates Mr. Thomas Cragg on his appointment and eagerly looks forward to the valuable insights and contributions he will bring to the Board. With Cragg's expertise and dedication, the PRFU is confident in achieving new milestones and strengthening the position of rugby in the Philippines.

In addition to the new appointment, the PRFU is pleased to announce the re-election of two esteemed Trustees:

• Rose Mae Lanticse
• Maxwell Stewart

These re-elected Trustees, along with Mr. Cragg, will join the existing members of the 2024 PRFU Board of Trustees, which includes Ada Milby, Gareth Holgate, Phil Campbell, and Steve Mommaerts.
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"I’m excited about the experience Tom brings to the board in addition to the stability provided by the continuity of Rose, Max and other trustees. We are looking at different ways of working and developing rugby with the newly launched strategic direction to future proof rugby, and this group is eager to continue building on the legacy of those who came before", said Ada Milby.

​The PRFU looks forward to a successful and collaborative tenure with its newly appointed and re-elected Trustees, further solidifying its commitment to the growth and development of rugby in the Philippines.

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