Jamaican Karina Leblanc has been unveiled  as head of Concacaf women’s football, effective August 3.

The former Canadian international will lead the confederation’s efforts to strengthen and grow the women’s game throughout the Concacaf region.

In her new role, Leblanc will focus on developing women’s football throughout the entire Concacaf region increasing opportunities for women in the sport across multiple areas including through grassroots and competitions platforms, refereeing, development, and administration.

The   retired football player and a FIFA legend represented Canada in five FIFA World Cups, two Olympics and three Pan-American Games.

She was a member of the bronze medal winning team at the London Olympics in 2012 and   in 2013, she became the first female professional footballer to be appointed as Unicef ambassador.