Huart has regularly supported WLBS as part of his role as the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association’s media officer since 2015 and will now join the existing Board of Mandy Fisher, Nigel Mawer and Diana Schuler responsible for the World Women’s Snooker Tour.

As part of his new role, Huart will continue to provide official media content from WLBS and its events, as well as working with external media outlets in an attempt to effectively promote the women’s game to a global audience.

Huart also brings strategic experience to the Board from his involvement in tournaments staged by bodies including World Snooker, World Disability Billiards and Snooker and the World Snooker Federation.

He will work with the rest of the Board to help further develop women’s snooker over the coming seasons.

"It is a great pleasure to welcome Matt onto the Board," Fisher, the WLBS President, said.

"He has been involved with the WLBS for the past couple of years and he has worked hard to promote the women's game globally.

"With Matt on board, women's snooker has a great future in safe hands."

Huart added: "I am delighted to have received the opportunity to join the WLBS Board and to be able to be a part of the team moving forwards.

"During the past few years I have enjoyed getting to know the fantastic group of players and supporters that we have on the women’s circuit and to have been a part of the development of a tour which has seen events staged in Germany, Singapore and most recently Malta for the first time.

"I see no reason why women’s snooker cannot continue to grow over the coming years and am looking forward to working with the rest of the team to deliver a tour of prestigious events that will encourage more women to participate in snooker."

WLBS has also announced that Vicky Shirley has left her position as director and company secretary with immediate effect.

Shirley has been involved with WLBS events for more than 25 years, firstly as a player and also as a director since 2010.

"Everyone at the WLBS would like to take this opportunity to thank Vicky for her many years of hard work for women’s snooker and we look forward to welcoming her back to future events as a player next season," a statement from the body reads.