Ruth Hall is an experienced leader with a strong background in board and non-executive roles across the sport, membership and recreation sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked with organisations focused on participation, governance and sector development.
As Chief Executive of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA), Ruth works with partners and policymakers to support the growth of science parks and places of innovation, strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and government to drive economic growth and investment.
Before joining UKSPA, Ruth was Chief Executive of Archery GB, where she led strategic development focused on modernising governance, strengthening performance pathways and increasing the sport’s visibility. During her tenure, Archery GB secured the successful bid to host the 2028 European Archery Championships, supported Olympic and Paralympic programmes through the Paris 2024 Games and oversaw the move to the new Performance Archery Centre at Lilleshall National Centre.
Earlier in her career, Ruth led Sport England’s National Outdoor Centre and worked with Paddle UK, the British Mountaineering Council and British Cycling to deliver National Governing Body awards programmes. She is recognised for delivering commercial growth, stakeholder engagement and organisational transformation.
Ruth joined the Sport Org board as a non-executive director in May 2026.