Dominic Reid, the former chief executive of the Invictus Games Foundation, has spoken out after resigning from his post following nearly a decade of leadership. Reid, a key figure in launching the first Invictus Games in 2014 alongside Prince Harry, stepped down earlier this week.
His resignation came days after Prince Harry, 39, received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, which sparked controversy due to disapproval from the late veteran's mother. Reid told Forces News that it had been a "privilege" to serve but felt it was "the right time" to move on.
Reid praised the community built by the Invictus Games, stating: "It's without question the community that has been built. It's a fantastic closed community and it's growing 40% a year, which is phenomenal." He added that the organisation needed a "new perspective" to take it forward.
Prince Harry expressed gratitude for Reid's work, saying: "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."
Reid confirmed that a search for his successor would begin, noting: "Once a member of the Invictus family, you never leave."
