The
Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today
announced that David Gallop AM, the CEO of Football Federation
Australia, will become the new Chairperson of COMPPS, effective
immediately, with James Sutherland stepping down as the current
Chairperson following his resignation as CEO of Cricket Australia.
James Sutherland has held the position of
Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket
Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of
Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Gallop is recognised as one of the leading sports administrators in
Australia having been the CEO of Football Federation Australia since
2012 and was previously the CEO of the National Rugby League (NRL) from
2002 to 2012. David has also served as served as Deputy Chairman of the
Australian Sports Commission, Secretary of the Rugby League
International Federation and a member of the Asian Football
Confederation Competitions Committee. In 2016 David was appointed a
Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for significant
services to sports administration through executive roles with football
and rugby league organisations and to the community.
COMPPS Executive Director, Malcom Speed, paid
tribute to James and his contribution to Australian Sport over the past
25 years and more recently as the Chairperson of COMPPS, and
congratulated David on his new appointment.
“James has provided strong and sound leadership
for the Chief Executives of the other sports that operate under the
COMPPS banner. He is highly respected by the other Chief Executives and
they have responded well to his leadership,” said Speed.
“David will be an excellent replacement for
James with a wide experience across two major professional sports and
his time as deputy chair of Sport Australia (Australian Sports
Commission) provides him a great insight into the role government plays
as a major stakeholder in sport,” concluded Speed.
James Sutherland congratulated Mr Gallop on his appointment to the role.
“COMPPS has been critical in ensuring sports
work together to innovate and advocate across Australia for the best
outcome for athletes, participants and the industry as a whole.
“COMPPS will continue to play a vital role in
connecting the major participation sporting bodies as we strive to keep
more Australian’s active.
“I congratulate David on his appointment as
Chairperson and thank all members for their support during my tenure,”
concluded Sutherland.
David Gallop also recognised James Sutherland’s
legacy as chairperson of COMPPS and is looking forward to continuing to
improve the status and voice of Sport in Australia.
” It has been a pleasure to work under the
chairmanship of James – he has provided important leadership among the
COMPPS members during his time on numerous matters affecting the
industry.
“When the sports come together under COMPPS they
are a powerful voice that represents millions of Australians in
advocating for positions that enhance and protect the importance place
that sport plays in the community.
“I look forward to continuing his good work for the betterment of professional and participation sports”, concluded Gallop.
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