Glasgow 2026 Limited
The 2026 Commonwealth Games is delivered by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Scotland.
Glasgow 2026 Ltd is the corporate vehicle established to deliver the Games. It is a company limited by guarantee, with Commonwealth Games Scotland as the sole member.
The Glasgow 2026 model involves a much leaner Organising Company workforce, with increased use of specialist, experienced suppliers and partners.
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Meet the Glasgow 2026 Executive Team
Phil Batty - Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow 2026
Phil has a strong and impressive track record in major event delivery having previously been Director of Ceremonies, Culture & Queen's Baton Relay for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. In his role as CEO of SKYMAGIC, a world-leading drone light show business, Batty has worked internationally to deliver a programme of global shows and events. He brings significant experience of realising the social impact from events, having held senior positions for the UK City of Culture programme and as Board member of Spirit of 2012, the London Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Funder.
Jade Gallagher - Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026
Jade was formerly Championships Director of the hugely successful World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Glasgow last year, and having held senior event operations roles at Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council, including working on the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, COP26, the 2018 European Championships and Festival 2014 as part of the previous Commonwealth Games in the city.
Faye Shaw - Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer, Glasgow 2026
Faye was previously Managing Director of Serco Business Services and CFO of VIVO Defence Services. She has significant commercial, operational and financial expertise and will oversee the corporate services of Glasgow 2026.
Louisa Mahon - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Glasgow 2026
Louisa joined the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company from Renfrewshire Council, where she was Head of Marketing, Communications and Events. Louisa was a member of the Council’s Corporate Management Team and directed cultural regeneration in Renfrewshire, including leading the campaign for Paisley’s Bid for UK’s City of Culture in 2021.
Martin Fitchie - Chief Information Officer, Glasgow 2026
Martin worked as the Head of Results Technology Services for Glasgow 2014 and subsequently across a wide range of multi-sport events and championships in Scotland.
Martin has been a key part of the working group that developed the Glasgow 2026 concept, and has a deep knowledge of all the excellent work undertaken to date to prepare venues in the city for major events and for 2026, ensuring continuity of planning and enabling the Organising Company to continue to move quickly and build on the strong foundations and business collectively set in motion.
