Prince Harry's right-hand man to step down as CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation
The man who was responsible for delivering the first Invictus Games is stepping down as CEO of the foundation.
Dominic Reid has served in the post for a decade since the first games were held in London in 2014.
Alongside Prince Harry, Dominic Reid was behind the first games as event director.
He has since served in his current post of CEO and helped establish the Invictus Games Foundation.
The Duke of Sussex thanked him for his efforts and said his dedication and leadership helped transform the event in those 10 years.
Mr Reid said it has been "an honour" to work on the games but told Forces News it's the "right time" to step down.
He said the "family" atmosphere created by Invictus is its biggest achievement.
"It's without question the community that has been built," said Mr Reid as he reflected on the highlights from his time as CEO.
He also hailed the introduction of an app called 'We Are Invictus' which is exclusively for serving or ex-serving personnel who are wounded, injured or sick.
"It's a fantastic closed community and it's growing 40% a year, which is phenomenal, internationally it's grown to include friends and families and that's a vitally important part as well.
"The community is what we have achieved. It has had a healing effect."
Mr Reid said the Invictus organisation is in a "great place", with the announcement for the 2027 games coming soon and a pipeline prepared for 2029.
"If you were to talk to other major sporting events, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, they would be envious of that pipeline."
He added: "I think now it requires energy and a fresh look to engage it and take it to the next level. I think it's a good time for all of us."
Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, said: "Ten years on from the inception of the Invictus Games, we proudly stand as a community of 23 nations spanning every continent, fulfilling our mission of saving and changing lives.
"I am immensely grateful to my friend, Dominic, whose dedication and leadership transformed the Invictus Games from an ambitious idea to an internationally recognised movement.
"His tireless efforts over the past decade have supported thousands of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through sports rehabilitation, helping to showcase their unparalleled strength and contribution to society. "
Prince Harry added: "Thank you, Dominic, for a decade of relentless service to the Invictus Games Foundation.
"What a journey it has been, and how fortunate we are to work with such an incredible community of people.
"We pray we don't need the Games for another ten years, but thanks to you, the team and our future CEO, we will be ready."
Former Royal Marine, Invictus Games alumni and presenter JJ Chalmers commented on the announcement via Instagram: "Thank you, Dominic, you undoubtedly helped change my life 10 years ago and it has been a privilege to help you grow the Invictus Movement since."
Next year's Invictus Games in Vancouver will be the first to incorporate winter sports into the programme.
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