Rebecca Finch

Rebecca finch

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Programme Manager at Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

  • Education

    • University of bath

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of science sport and exercise science upper second-class honours, first division
    • Langley park school for girls

      2006 - 2013
      High school a*-a
  • Experience

    • Wimbledon - the all england lawn tennis club (championships) limited

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

      Co-led a team of 48 data collectors at The Championships and Qualifying Competition. Acted as an escalation point for the team, ensuring corrective and preventive action was implemented where necessary to guarantee the smooth running of data collection. Responsible for capturing live match data at The Championships in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Decisions are made on the serve, return, number and type of shots in the rally, how the point ended and the strategy used by each player, creating comprehensive match statistics used for broadcasting. In 2016, I produced the official statistics for both the Men's and Ladies' finals.

      • Data Entry Supervisor

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      • Data Entry Statistician

        Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
    • Tennis new zealand

      Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
      Administrative assistant

      Specifically working for Tennis Northern Region which is one of six regional centres that form TennisNZ and spans from the Auckland Harbour Bridge to Cape Reinga. Responsibilities included building good relationships with affiliated clubs to improve participation, mentoring international junior players, website development, and tournament organisation.

    • Hawk-eye innovations ltd

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2022

      In addition to managing the Hawk-Eye team at high-profile events, most notable projects include the implementation of Video Review technology (aka VAR) for the first time in history at a Tennis Tour event, with over 50 successful Video Review challenges across three venues at the ATP Cup. Additionally, the roll out of ELC Live technology at the US Open during the pandemic - line judges were replaced with this technology across 13 courts, making Hawk-Eye fundamental to the restart of professional tennis. This was later recognised as Sports Technology Innovation of the Year by the Sports Technology Awards Group. Show less

      • Senior Project Manager

        Dec 2020 - Dec 2022
      • Project Manager

        Sept 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Senior Systems Operator

        Dec 2018 - Sept 2019
      • Systems Operator

        Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Lta

      Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
      Integrated planning manager

      Worked within the Major Events leadership team to standardise how the LTA’s programme of international events are planned and delivered, with particular focus on Queen’s, Eastbourne, Nottingham and Birmingham.

    • Hawk-eye innovations ltd

      May 2023 - now
      Programme manager

      Responsible for overseeing, connecting and supporting multiple large-scale projects through working closely with product, developers, operations and clients/partners, ensuring that goals align with business and client priorities. Additionally, overall responsible for leading the upcoming transition to ELC Live at Wimbledon in 2025. Also a member of the Tennis department’s management team responsible for running a business unit of over 100 individuals, creating strategy in line with the company’s vision and hitting financial targets. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accredited referee

      Association of british tennis officials (abto)
      Mar 2014
    • Managing safely

      Iosh
      Jun 2020
    • Nebosh national general certificate in occupational health and safety

      Nebosh
      May 2025
    • Diploma in project management

      Alison
      Jan 2021
    • Prince2® foundation certificate in project management

      Axelos global best practice
      Jun 2020
    • Mental health first aider

      Mental health first aid (mhfa) england
      Oct 2024
    • Project manager

      The electrotechnical joint industry board
      Jan 2025
    • Advanced apprenticeship in sporting excellence

      Skillsactive
      Oct 2013
    • Site management safety training scheme

      Citb
      Mar 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • MHFA Champion

      Issued by Sony on Nov 2021
      SonyAssociated with Rebecca Finch
    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by The SU, University of Bath on Sept 2014
      The SU, University of BathAssociated with Rebecca Finch