STRI Group Appoints Ian Lacy as Senior Consultant: STRI Group has strengthened its consultancy capability with the appointment of Ian Lacy as Senior Consultant, bringing more than 40 years of international experience in the design, construction, management and optimisation of sports surfaces.
Ian joins STRI with an extensive track record advising elite sports organisations, governing bodies and facilities worldwide, including FIFA, the FA, RFU, ECB and LTA. His expertise spans natural and synthetic surfaces, feasibility studies, pitch audits, sustainability strategies and the implementation of performance quality standards across a diverse range of sporting environments.
STRI Group Appoints Ian Lacy as Senior Consultant
Throughout his career, Ian has delivered hands-on grounds management and consultancy services across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia, working with professional clubs, national associations and major sports venues to enhance playing surface performance and long-term facility resilience.
Richard Stuttard, Group Director commented, “Ian’s depth of technical knowledge and global experience within the sports turf industry will further enhance STRI’s consultancy offering. His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering world-leading expertise to clients across football, rugby, tennis, golf and other elite sports environments.”
Ian Lacy added, “STRI Group is recognised globally for its leadership in sports surface consultancy and research. I’m excited to be working with the team to support clients with innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive performance, sustainability and long-term surface quality.”
The addition of Ian Lacy to the team highlights a continued ambition for growth as the Group continues to redefine standards for sustainable sports surface design and management.
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