Ben is the CEO of The British & Irish Lions and has been in the role since November 2018.

Immediately prior to joining Lions Rugby, Ben worked for England Rugby from 2011 where he led the corporate strategy, public affairs and business implementation teams. He also worked for UK Sport from 2007 where he advised all Olympic and Paralympic sports on how to increase their influence within the International Federations to which they affiliate, running multiple high profile election campaigns during this period. Calveley joined UK Sport from PMP, the sports consultancy firm, where he led the Football division. Ben started out in mergers & acquisitions for Arthur Andersen and holds an MBA.

In 2021 Ben oversaw the successful delivery of the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa, undoubtedly one of the most challenging tours that the Lions have ever undertaken due to the global pandemic. Excitement is now building for the highly anticipated Tour to Australia in 2025. In his role as CEO, Ben oversees all aspects of the organisation including the 2025 men’s Tour to Australia, the 2027 women’s Tour to New Zealand and everything happening in the period beyond. His objectives are to ensure the Lions is best prepared to be successful on the field of play, to engage Lions fans in an immersive Lions experience, to generate the commercial return necessary to fuel the growth of the brand and to ensure the organisation is successfully run and managed.

Niamh is the CEO of WA-based Super Rugby club Western Force. She was appointed in early 2024, bringing vast experience in the construction industry and consulting, along with governance experience. Rugby is a passion of Niamh’s. Originally from Ireland she joined UWA Rugby Club upon her arrival in Perth to connect locally. She’s since been entrenched in WA community rugby, including being appointed to Rugby WA’s board of directors in 2021, with a focus on junior participation, growing the game and unlocking the game’s potential in WA.

Matt is an Australian sports administrator and former professional rugby union player for the Western Force and the Wallabies, the Australian national team. He is currently head of rugby at Global Rapid Rugby which launched its Asia-Pacific Showcase competition in 2019.

During his rugby career Hodgson won eleven caps for Australia and was the first Western Force player to earn 100 caps for the club. He captained the Force for many years, including in2014 when the club had the most successful season in their Super Rugby history with nine wins. Hodgson's leadership and playing form in that season earned him a recall to the Wallabies for the test series against France.

In 2005, Hodgson was a member of the Australian sevens side that finished seventh in the 2004–05 World Sevens Series. In addition to this, he got his first taste of international rugby, playing for the Australian A side against the Junior All Blacks in Canberra Furthermore, Hodgson signed with the Western Force, for their inaugural season of Super Rugby. He made his super rugby debut at home, Subiaco Oval, against the Brumbies who were the victors in that match 25–10. At the end of his debut season with the Force, he was awarded the inaugural presentation of the 2006 Force Man award – a recognition given to the player deemed to best represent the club's values in all that they do both on and off the field. This award was again won by Hodgson in 2007, 2009 and in 2010.

Hodgson enjoyed a break-out season in 2009, earning his first Western Force Player of the Year award and first Wallabies call up. He debuted for Australia in the non-cap earning 55–7 annihilation of the Barbarians at Sydney Football Stadium. A serious AC Joint injury sustained during the 39th minute sidelined Hodgson for 3 months, but he returned for the Spring Tour later that year and performed in the midweek matches against Gloucester and Cardiff Blues.

Sera plays for the Western Force in the Super W competition.

Naiqama is a remarkable athlete with an indomitable spirit, representing the epitome of sporting excellence. Born to a Fijian family in Australia, Sera's journey in the world of sports began at an early age, shaped by a childhood filled with endless hours of playing alongside her brothers.

Raised in a sport-loving household, Sera's passion for athletics flourished, particularly in the realm of rugby. Her formative years were marked by a deep-rooted love for the game, nurtured by the unwavering support of her family. It was during her school days that Sera discovered her exceptional talent for Rugby Sevens, a game she wholeheartedly embraced and thrived in.

As her skills developed, Sera transitioned seamlessly from the Sevens format to the rigorous challenges of the 15-person game. Initially finding her place as a winger, her natural abilities quickly caught the attention of coaches and teammates. With an innate drive for growth and adaptability, she seized an opportunity to showcase her versatility in various positions, ultimately establishing herself as an impressive force in the second row.