Henley Royal Regatta Appoints New Stewards for 2024

Annual General Meeting | Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Five New Stewards

Sir Steve Redgrave, Chair of the Regatta Committee, said: “We’re delighted to elect Barbara Wilson, Robin Williams MBE, Heather Stanning OBE, Emma Twigg MNZM and Mohamed Sbihi MBE as new Stewards. The Stewards are a tribute to the long-standing history of the Regatta and we look forward to them joining the team, they will all be a great asset to the event.”

Regatta Committee

Sophie Hosking has stepped down from the Committee of Henley Royal Regatta. Jess Eddie will take up the position in the New Year.  Sir Steve commented: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sophie for her hard work, commitment and invaluable contribution to the Committee and to the Regatta. We are extremely grateful to her.” 

The 2024 Henley Royal Regatta takes place between Tuesday, 2 July and Sunday, 7 July.  Tickets go on general sale from Monday, 15 April 2024.

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Notes to the editor

About Henley Royal Regatta:

Henley Royal Regatta, founded in 1839, is the best-known rowing regatta in the world, renowned for its match-racing.  It is one of the highlights of the summer sporting and social calendar in the UK, as well as the rowing calendar internationally.  Nearly 400 races are staged at the Regatta, featuring Olympians and emerging stars from around the world.

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