Wolves have confirmed a new board structure for Wolves Women, reflecting the team’s move into the professional game following promotion to WSL2.
The new Wolves Women board will comprise Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi, Wolves Women chairperson Jenny Wilkes and Wolves director John Bowater, and will hold overarching responsibility for the strategic development and governance of the women’s and girls’ programme.
The change follows a landmark period for Wolves Women, who secured promotion to WSL2 last season and have subsequently transitioned to a full-time professional first-team operation.
As part of that transition, the advisory board established ahead of the 2025/26 season has now concluded, with the new formal board structure reflecting both the club’s professional status and the governance requirements which come with competing in WSL2.
Wolves would like to place on record its sincere thanks to the members of the advisory board for their contribution during an important period in the development of the women’s programme.
Alongside Wilkes, the board brought together former Wolves players Anna Price and Claire Hakeman, Sky Sports presenter Lynsey Hooper and BBC senior communications leader and Wolves Foundation trustee Caren Davies, who provided their experience, insight and support as the club worked towards the next stage of its development.
Their contribution coincided with a significant period of progress for Wolves Women, culminating in promotion and the club’s move into the professional game.
Wilkes said: “When we established the advisory board last year, our ambition was to bring together people with a real passion for Wolves Women and a range of expertise which could help us support the continued growth of the programme.
“I’m extremely grateful to Anna, Claire, Lynsey and Caren for the time, energy and insight they have given us. They have all cared deeply about the progress of Wolves Women and have played a valuable part during what has proved to be a hugely significant period.
“Promotion to WSL2 and the move to a professional operation represents another major step forward and, naturally, our structure and governance must evolve with it.
“The new board will have responsibility for ensuring we continue to build sustainably and strategically, while supporting the experienced team now responsible for driving the women’s and girls’ programme forward day-to-day.”
Shi said: “Wolves Women has made significant progress over the past 12 months and promotion to WSL2 has changed both the scale of our ambitions and the requirements of the operation.
“The advisory board was established to provide additional expertise and support during an important stage of that journey, and I would like to thank every member for the commitment they have shown to Wolves Women.”
