\n A spokesperson for Scottish Rugby said: \u201cOur chief executive Alex Williamson is currently on a period of extended leave, during which time his duties are being shared by the executive team.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n At this stage, it is unclear what has prompted the move but it comes 16 months after Williamson took up the role.\n<\/p>\n
\n Williamson, who previously worked for The Goodwood Group and House of Fraser prior to joining Scottish Rugby, took over at Murrayfield<\/a> in January 2025.\n<\/p>\n \n His appointment followed a lengthy recruitment process after the departure of long-serving CEO Mark Dodson the previous January after more than 12 years at the helm.\n<\/p>\n \n Upon his appointment, Williamson outlined an ambitious plan for Scottish Rugby to become the “leading” union in world rugby.\n<\/p>\n \n He has also signed off on new contracts for Scotland<\/a> boss Gregor Townsend<\/a> and the coaches of Edinburgh Rugby<\/a> and Glasgow Warriors<\/a>, Sean Everitt<\/a> and Franco Smith<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n