London, England, United Kingdom, July 2025 – Lucy Evans has been appointed as Head of People Operations at The Premier League, the most-watched football league in the world. In her new role, Lucy will oversee strategic HR operations, lead organizational development, and drive talent-related initiatives aligned with the league’s inclusive, high-performance culture.
Prior to joining The Premier League, Lucy served for over seven years as Head of HR & Training at Ascot Racecourse, where she was the most senior HR leader onsite. She led a team of 12 and supported over 2,000 event staff and 250 core employees, reporting directly to the CEO. Her leadership was instrumental in shaping the organization’s people strategy, managing large-scale change initiatives, and embedding a strong culture of employee engagement.
Before her time at Ascot, she worked at Toshiba, where she progressed from HR Business Partner to Senior HR Business Partner. Her responsibilities spanned strategic thinking, talent management, and stakeholder engagement during a critical phase of business transformation.
Lucy also held senior HR roles at Waterstones, Gala Coral Group, and Royal Academy of Arts, where she played a strategic role reporting to the CEO, managing budgets, and delivering key people projects to board members. Her early HR leadership at National Portrait Gallery and experience with organizations such as Christian Aid, John Lewis, and Sainsbury’s further solidified her foundation in employee relations, HR transformation, and policy development.
She continues to contribute to the cultural sector as Trustee (People & Capability) at Theatre Peckham, a leading London theatre, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive leadership and people development.
About The Premier League
The Premier League is the top division of English football and one of the most popular sporting competitions globally. Known for its competitiveness and star-studded clubs, the league is broadcast in over 189 countries, reaching 900 million homes. Headquartered in central London, the Premier League works with clubs and partners to promote football excellence, inspire communities, and drive global fan engagement. The organization spans a wide range of disciplines, including community outreach, youth development, commercial operations, policy, digital innovation, and safeguarding.
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