Bath Rugby’s finance and strategy director Tarquin McDonald has been made managing director with immediate effect as sweeping management changes at the club kick in.
The appointment coincides with multi-millionaire owner Bruce Craig’s recently-announced move to an executive chairman role, which officially started on Monday.
Meanwhile chief executive Nick Blofeld has taken on a wider role with responsibility for a number of key projects, including advancing its plans to secure The Rec as the Aviva Premiership club’s long-term home. 
Tarquin McDonald, who had been finance and strategy director since December 2012, said: “It is an honour to take on this new position within Bath Rugby. The club has a fantastic heritage, passionate and loyal supporters and is an important part of the local community.
“The club remains focused on both becoming one of the best rugby clubs in Europe and keeping Bath Rugby playing at its spiritual home, The Rec. I am excited about continuing to build a business which supports success on the pitch, and which will enable the club to remain in the heart of the city.”
Bruce Craig added: “In his previous position Tarquin made significant progress in moving forward our ambitions for re-developing The Rec, and worked closely with Nick and myself in developing the business.”
The rugby side of the business will continue to be managed by head coach Mike Ford and his team with performance director David Thompson.
Bath kick off the new season tomorrow away at Sale.
