Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE is a Premier League Assistant Referee and FIFA International Assistant Referee. As a pioneering figure in football, she has officiated in some of the most high-profile games. With over fifteen years' experience in a high-performance environment, she delivers engaging talks on decision-making under pressure, building resilience, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and sustaining high standards of performance and accountability. Ideal for a range of events, Sian was recently invited to the House of Commons to represent female officials and share insights on increasing female participation in sports.
After graduating with a first-class degree in Sports Science from Birmingham Newman University in 2004, Sian completed her PGCE in Secondary PE. From there she became a Physical Education teacher and School Sports Coordinator at Foxford School, developing key skills in leadership, communication and decision-making. Sian later became a Premier League Assistant Referee and FIFA International Assistant Referee. As a trailblazing female official, she was the first Englishwoman to officiate in a men's UEFA club competition fixture in the Europa League and was the first female to officiate at the FA Community Shield.
Alongside officiating, Sian is a member of the PGMOL Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Committee, where she champions equality and cultivates high-performance cultures. She has also presented evidence to the Parliamentary Women and Equalities Committee, helping to shape inclusion strategies aimed at increasing representation in football officiating. With a passion for driving positive change, Sian supports organisations in developing inclusive, high-performing cultures and offers strategic insight, governance expertise and leadership guidance.
Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE is a truly inspiring speaker who recived an MBE for her incredible impact on football officiating and commitment to representation. Whether she is hired as a speaker to deliver talks on decision-making, high-pressure situations and building resilence or as a leadership development, organisational change and governance expert, Sian leaves audiences feeling energised, empowered and ready to make lasting change. To secure Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE, contact Champions Speakers today!
Dr Sian Massey-Ellis' official speaking topics are listed below:
- Resilience
- Breaking Barriers
- Leadership Under Pressure
- Confidence
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creating Opportunities for Women and Girls
- 2026 - Spoke at the House of Commons on behalf of female match officials on increasing female participation in sport
- 2026 - Completed a Coaching Development program with Pro Ref
- 2026 - Completed a Leadership Course with Women's Sports Collective
- 2019 - Board Member of the Christ the King School, Coventry
- 2017 - Received Honorary Doctor of Science from Newman University
- 2017 - Received MBE
- 2016 - Premier League Assistant Referee
- 2008 - Physical Education Teacher and School Sport Coordinator at Foxford School
- 2004 - First Class Degree in Sports Science from Birmingham Newman University
How to hire Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE
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