The British Columbia resident has extensive sports science and medicine experience, as well as a notable background in amateur sport.

He has served as the integrated support team director at Swimming Canada, as well as the senior sport biomechanist at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific.

Wrigley's experience includes the development of high-performance plans, team selection, gold medal profiles and an evidence-based approach to athlete development.

He was the primary author and developer of Swimming Canada's mental health strategy.

"I am extremely excited to have this opportunity to lead Taekwondo Canada's high-performance programmes," Wrigley said. 

"My overall vision is to support both current and future high-performance athletes and coaches in a systematic and sustainable way that values the technical expertise that already exists within the Canadian taekwondo community. 

"We will focus on continuous improvement across the athlete development pathway and provide the necessary support to help our top performers convert to Olympic medallists. 

"On a personal level, over the past 10 years I have experienced the value of taekwondo in helping to shape both the physical and social development of my children, and I want to ensure that Canada's high-performance taekwondo athletes are well positioned to continue to inspire the next generation."

Wrigley replaces Guy Thibault, who resigned in April just four months before the rearranged Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Taekwondo Canada's executive director Dave Harris welcomed the appointment.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Allan as the new high-performance director for Taekwondo Canada," he said. 

"His experience in amateur sport, as well as his skill set in high performance, will allow him to work well with our athletes and coaches, ensuring that they are being developed to reach the next level."