Brenda Dale will be Bermuda’s chef de mission for this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Dale will be responsible for preparing the team for attendance at the Games, overseeing the athletes’ participation and conduct, and ensuring they have access to the resources and support they need to perform at their best.

A Bermudian, Dale is assistant vice-president for Wellness at BF&M. A member of the board of the Bermuda Olympic Association since 2008, Dale has been a BOA vice-president since 2012.

“I am honoured to be Bermuda’s chef de mission for the Rio Games,” Dale said.

“I look forward to working with our athletes, their coaches and the rest of the team to show the world the amazing athletic talent we have in Bermuda.

“I thank the BOA for the opportunity to help represent Bermuda on the world stage.”