A former Wales netballer who was chief executive of English Netball for 16 years, she has been working for UK Sport since 1999, recently in the role of chief operating officer.
“Her key role is to deliver podium success but she will also have to manage the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review and play a key role in bringing together UK Sport and Sport England post 2012,” said Minister for Sport Hugh Robertson.
“We are also working hard to position the UK to secure other great sporting events in future,” Nicholl added. “The current economic climate and proposed structural changes present us all with some challenges but our clear focus will ensure that we remain on track.”
She replaces John Steele, who left the position on July 30 to become the new chief executive officer of the Rugby Football Union.
