The appointment has been made as current chief executive of six years Nicole Sapstead is leaving to take up a role with the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

UKAD organisation expects to be able to make a permanent appointment in early 2022.

Robinson has worked at UKAD since 2017, initially as director of communications.

"I am delighted to have been appointed as the interim chief executive," Robinson said.

"UKAD's role to protect clean sport is more important than ever, and with the Olympics taking place right now, our duty to make sure all athletes are competing on a level playing field couldn’t be clearer.

"We have an excellent team with world class expertise across all areas of anti-doping, led by an experienced and capable group of directors.

"I’m looking forward to stepping in to lead as the organisation continues its search for a permanent replacement."

UKAD chair Trevor Pearce opted to make Robinson the body’s interim chief executive after an interview process and consultation with the UK Government’s Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden.

"I am delighted to be able to confirm Emily’s appointment as UKAD’s interim chief executive," Pearce said.

"Emily has been a UKAD director for the past four-and-a-half years and is a passionate advocate for clean sport.

"She has led the strategy and education directorate during the intense pre-Tokyo Games period and managed all the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on these teams.

"Emily brings a great skill set and leadership qualities, and will make a more than capable leader for UKAD while we make plans for a permanent chief executive.”

Pearce recently secured a second term as chair of the agency, which is due to run until 2025.

UKAD is currently being investigated by the World Anti-Doping Agency following reports it let British Cycling conduct its own probe into an athlete who tested positive for a banned substance in 2010.