Worth was appointed chief executive in 2014, eight years after joining England Squash as a high performance coach.

He went on to serve as head of coaching and performance before taking on the chief executive role seven years ago.

Worth is leaving England Squash after being chosen for the senior position at British Canoeing, which he will assume in the "late spring".

During his time as chief executive, Worth oversaw a restructure and rebrand of England Squash and helped implement the organisation's strategic plan.

"It has been an incredible privilege to be at the helm of England Squash for the last seven years and I am exceptionally proud of the progress we have made during that time," Worth said.

"After 15 years with England Squash, and with the imminent launch of an ambitious strategic plan and the foundations in place to drive the sport forward, the time is right for me to begin a new chapter.

"It has been a wonderful experience and I have enjoyed working with so many talented and dedicated people committed to enhancing the game."

England Squash chair Joy Carter paid tribute to Worth's achievement and said the process to recruit his successor would start immediately.

"Keir is an exceptional leader," Carter said.

"His tenure as chief executive has involved a major transformation of the organisation, and the delivery of a clear vision and strategy which has seen the game grow at every level. 

"He leaves the organisation in a significantly stronger position than when he joined.

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Keir for his outstanding contribution to England Squash over the last 15 years.

"We will begin the recruitment for a successor immediately to allow for consistency and a smooth transition."