Lee Walker
Player & Coach
Walker is the 2022 World Seniors Champion — a title he won at the Crucible with a 5-4 victory over Jimmy White — an official WPBSA coach, and the long-term coach of three-time world champion Mark Williams.
His combination of playing pedigree, coaching experience and deep ties to the Welsh snooker community will be a significant asset to the WBSA's work on player development and the national performance pathway.
John Pellew
Referee
Pellew is one of the most respected Welsh officials in the world game. On the international stage he has refereed at three ranking-tournament finals, six maximum breaks, the 2022 World Women's Snooker Championship and multiple Welsh Amateur Championship finals.
His experience across the professional and amateur game, combined with his long-standing links with the WRA, will support the Association's work on governance, standards and the continued development of refereeing across Wales.
Strengthening the Board
GovernanceThe appointments form part of the WBSA's ongoing governance development, supporting the Association's work across its five strategic priorities: governance and sustainability, inclusion and accessibility, participation growth, player development, and communication and engagement.
The Committee welcomes both members and looks forward to their contribution as the WBSA continues to build the foundations for the long-term growth of snooker and billiards across Wales.