People In Brief
Rosie Keogh has taken on the role of Contract Manager at the City of Sydney.
Myrtha Pools has welcomed Yvette Audet as its new Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.
Arts leader Kath M Mainland has been appointed by the Adelaide Festival Board as Chief Executive from April 2022.
AusCycling has named Craig Bingham, global Chief Executive of the BFM Group, as its new Chair.
Boutique Fitness Studios has appointed Jacinta McDonell, co-founder of Anytime Fitness Australia, as Director, Board Member and Investor.
Athlete development management platform Sportly has announced that leading sports scientist Dr Stephen Bird has joined its team.
Les Munn has assumed the National Presidency of Parks and Leisure Australia, taking over from Paul Jane.
Paul Boloutis is Cardinia Shire Council’s new Recreation Liaison Officer.
Infinite Cycle, Australia’s largest indoor cycling franchise, has named Matt Nissen as its Group Chief Operating Officer.
Anthony Carlucci is being promoted to Head of Operations at Sydney Sports Management Group.
TEG has announced the promotion of Tane Oakes from Enterprise Architect to Chief Technology Officer.
Golf Australia has appointed Tiffany Cherry to the role of Head of Female Engagement.
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has announced the appointment of Hannah Pearson as its new Regional Director for Asia.
Basketball Australia has appointed Christy Collier-Hill as the new Head of WNBL. Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds have announced the appointment of Kate Davies as their new Chief Executive. Royal Life Saving WA has appointed Board member Vaughan Davies as its new President, following the retirement of Colin Hassell. Skills Active Aotearoa has named Waimakariri swim educator, Ali Gills, as their 2021 Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year.
Former Rotorua Police area commander Anaru Pewhairangi has been appointed as Rotorua Lakes Council’s Deputy Chief Executive - Community Wellbeing. Travis Sauer has taken on the role of General Manager Operations for South East Leisure, the newly formed subsidiary company of the City of Greater Dandenong. Fast-growing data technology company ActiveXchange has appointed Jyo Shukla as their new Head of Client Success.
Auckland’s Spark Arena have announced Mark Gosling as its new General Manager.
LIWA Aquatics has welcomed Billy Vibart of the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre in Esperance and Melissa Warren of the Shire of East Pilbara as Boad members.
Football West has appointed former Perth Glory captain Jamie Harnwell as its new Chief Executive.
City of Mount Gambier has welcomed Diana Warnes to the role of Manager Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre.
Live Nation APAC has appointed Brendan Hines as Director Venues & Commercial - New Zealand.
Softball Australia has appointed Rosie Williams as its new Chief Executive.
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