(Macclesfield, Cheshire – August 13 2005) The Robe di Kappa Ladies European Tour, (LET), today announced the appointment of Alexandra Armas as Executive Director. Armas, who has a Masters degree in business, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tour. A professional golfer for the past four years, Armas’ training also includes a bachelor degree in economics from Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She was appointed by the Board of Directors of the LET and will lead the business. “I am very excited about my appointment and really encouraged about the continued wealth of interest in women’s golf and the Ladies European Tour,” said Armas. The first players meeting and AGM with Armas as Executive Director was held on Tuesday 9th August at Machynys Peninsula G&CC in Wales, during which five board members were ratified by the membership. Members were made aware of the huge interest that the LET has encountered by new sponsors wishing to support the Tour into the 2006 season. Karen Lunn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the LET, said: “The meeting was very positive and, with the members’ support, the board now looks forward to continuing the development of the growth strategy for the long term sustainable success of the LET.”
