Campbell Ogilvie Joins WFS Board

Walking Football Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Campbell Ogilvie to its Board of Trustees, the second of a series of new appointments this week.

Campbell is one of the most experienced and respected administrators in Scottish football, with a career spanning more than four decades. He began in 1970 as Assistant Secretary of the Scottish Football League before joining Rangers FC in 1978 as General Secretary, later becoming a Director in 1989. During this period, he played a pivotal role as one of the key architects in the formation of a new league structure aligned with UEFA’s Champions League.

In 2005, Campbell joined Heart of Midlothian FC as Operations Director, and in 2008 was appointed Managing Director. Alongside his club leadership roles, he held senior positions within the Scottish Football Association (SFA), serving as Treasurer and Vice-President before being appointed President of the SFA in 2011. He held this prestigious position until 2015, when he retired from professional football administration.

Following his retirement, he has remained closely connected to the game through his active participation in walking football, playing twice weekly with Drumchapel United. His appointment to the Walking Football Scotland Board in 2025 reflects his ongoing commitment to football and his recognition of the physical, mental, and social benefits that walking football provides.

On his appointment, Campbell said: “I am delighted to accept the position on the Board of Trustees. I have been fortunate to have been playing Walking Football  for 8 years and am really enjoying the experience and have seen the benefits enjoyed by so many. On a personal level I never envisaged playing football in my mid 70’s.

I have been very impressed with the commitment put in by so many people both on and off the pitch to make it the success it has become. The benefits are there for all to see from enjoying playing football , fitness, wider health benefits and friendships (and of course the banter).

Walking football is one of the fastest growing areas of the game and I am confident this growth will continue in the future for both men and women at competitive and non competitive levels with age being no barrier. It is encouraging to see the prospect of an over 75’s league starting and that highlights how far Walking Football has progressed.”

Walking Football Scotland is honoured to welcome Campbell Ogilvie to the Board of Trustees. His unrivalled experience at the highest levels of football governance, coupled with his personal enthusiasm for the game, will be instrumental in supporting the organisation’s strategic development and growth.