Sport NSW Leadership Confirmed
Published Mon 28 Nov 2016
The Board of Sport NSW confirmed their leadership for the next 12 months at the first Board meeting following the recent Annual General Meeting.
In a strong sign of organisational stability Joseph La Posta was re-appointed as Chairperson by the Directors. Mr La Posta, the State Manager of Partnerships, Diversity & Major Projects at the AFL in NSW/ACT, has been a member of the Sport NSW Board since 2012 and Chairperson since 2014.
Carolyn Campbell was appointed as Deputy Chairperson after Fay Calderone chose not to seek re-appointment to the Board as an Independent Director. Ms Campbell is the Chief Executive of Netball NSW. She served on the Board of Sport NSW for six years until 2014 before returning to fill a casual vacancy on the Board late in 2015. Ms Campbell was recently re-elected to the Board for a two-year term and brings significant experience to her position of Deputy Chairperson, a position she also held in her earlier term.
Ross Bidencope will continue in the role of Chair of Finance after his re-appointment. Mr Bidencope was first elected to the Board of Sport NSW in 2009 and has been Chair of Finance since that time, providing excellent continuity to the important finance portfolio. Mr Bidencope is the Chief Financial Officer of Surf Life Saving NSW.
Chairperson Joseph La Posta was pleased that the Directors had elected to retain the experienced leadership group.
“Stability of leadership is a positive sign of a strong organisation. We’re pleased to have Carolyn elected to Deputy Chair as she is a respected and experienced Director and a leader in the NSW sporting industry. Furthermore, Ross’ re-appointment to the position of Chair of Finance is strong endorsement of the trust our Board holds for his diligence and prudent financial management,” Mr La Posta said.
“I would also like to thank Fay Calderone for her time and commitment to Sport NSW after deciding to step down from the Deputy Chair role and the Board,” said Mr La Posta.
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