Our Board

Rod McGeoch AO

Chairman

Term commenced 1 December 2020  

Rod is one of Australasia’s most influential directors. He was the chief executive of Sydney's successful bid for the 2000 Olympic Games. He has had an impressive career in business, sports administration and the legal profession. Rod sits on a number of boards, including Destination NSW and Chubb Insurance Australia. He has an impressive record of bidding and delivering major international sporting and cultural events in Australia and internationally. He has published two books: McGeoch and The Bid.

Rosheen Garnon

Acting Deputy Chair

Term commenced 15 March 2021

Rosheen is the non-executive chairman at Alexium International Group Ltd. She is on the boards of The Smith Family, Australian Rail Track Corporation, Resolution Life Australasia and Creative Partnerships Australia. She is also Chair of the Board of Taxation and a former Senior Partner with KPMG Australia.

Amy Duggan

Board Member

Term commenced 1 December 2020

Amy Duggan is a highly respected former Matilda's footballer having represented Australia. She has subsequently achieved a successful media career with Fox Sports, ABC, WIN News and now Optus Sport.

A Director of Football Federation Australia and the Illawarra Academy of Sport, Amy is on the NSW Government's 'Game Changers' Advisory Council and is a passionate advocate for all sports and the Illawarra region.

Erin Flaherty

Board Member

Term commenced 1 December 2020  

Erin has more than 30 years' experience in corporate governance, finance, public transport, infrastructure and law. She is Executive Chair of Moorebank Intermodal Company Ltd, a Guardian of the Commonwealth Future Fund, a director of Primewest Group Limited, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the NSW Police Citizens Youth Clubs Ltd.

She was previously a member of the Advisory Boards for the North West rail project and Sydney Light Rail and was a foundation member of the Board of Sydney Metro.  

Todd Greenberg

Board Member

Term commenced 1 December 2020

Todd Greenberg is an experienced and highly-regarded sports administrator.  He is currently the CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association. He was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League, the General Manager of Stadium Australia and the Chief Executive of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Todd commenced his career in sporting events management at Cricket NSW and holds a Masters in Sport Management and a Sports Science degree. In 2009, he was recognised as the NSW Sports Administrator of the Year.

Lachlan Gyles SC

Board Member

Term commenced 6 December 2022

Lachlan has been a leading Barrister at the NSW Bar for over 30 years and was appointed as Senior Counsel in 2008. He has developed a pre-eminent sports law practice, working with and for many of the major sports. He is currently Chairman of the FFA Disciplinary and Ethics Committee and Counsel for the NRL Judiciary, Appeals Committee and Antidoping Tribunal. He has done disciplinary and other work in Rugby, Cricket and for the Olympic Sports. In 2016 he was appointed as an Arbitrator on the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Switzerland). He was a founding member of Accor Stadium and is a long-term member of the SCG.

Alan Jones AO

Board Member

Term commenced 1 December 2020

Alan Jones is regarded as Australia’s most successful ever broadcaster, formerly on radios 2UE and 2GB in Sydney. He currently broadcasts on ADH TV, a digital platform, to a worldwide audience.

Alan Jones formerly coached the Wallabies to Grand Slam and Bledisloe Cup success. He followed that by coaching Balmain and South Sydney in the NSW Rugby League competition. He was formerly the Speechwriter and Senior Advisor to the then Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser.

Greg Pearce

Board Member

Term commenced 15 November 2021

Greg is a solicitor and had a career spanning 22 years with Freehill, Hollingdale and Page. He is a former Member of the Legislative Council of NSW representing the Liberal Party from 2000 to 2017. He also served as Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra in the O’Farrell Government. Since leaving NSW Parliament in 2017 Greg has undertaken a broad range of projects including for several NSW Government agencies, advice on payroll tax, a mining review relating to rehabilitation of mines, a major international technology company, a new point to point transport option and budgeting and finance for a significant cultural institution. He Chaired a review of NSW public sector employment. Greg is currently Chair of Hospitality Employers Mutual Limited and serves on the NSW public sector Statutory and Senior Officers Remuneration Tribunal (SOORT).

John Quayle

Board member

Term commenced 1 December 2020

John Quayle is one of Australia's most accomplished and highly-regarded sporting administrators. He is a former Chief Executive of the NSW and Australian Rugby League, and was the events manager for SOCOG for the 2000 Olympic Games.

John played for Australia, NSW and City during his 108-game first grade career. 

Maria Scott

Board Member

Term commenced 15 November 2021

Maria Scott has over 30 years of international experience in communications and marketing across multiple industries including property, construction, advertising, design, sports sponsorship, charities, and media.

Skilled in management, corporate social responsibility, tendering, sponsorship management and marketing, Maria brings strong business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Jane Spring

Board Member

Term commenced 6 December 2022

Jane is a non-executive director with leadership and governance experience across government, education, health, and sport sectors. She is Chair of the NSW Disability Council, a member of the Australian Disability Advisory Council, a director of the Paraplegic Benefit Fund and of Royal Rehab. Jane is also Chair of the University of Sydney Sports Foundation and board member of Sydney University Sport & Fitness, Vice President of IPAA (NSW) and Chair of Minerva Network (NSW). Her previous non-executive roles include University of Sydney Senate, Western Sydney Local Health District, the former Venues NSW, Combat Sports Authority and Wheelchair Sports Australia. Recent executive roles include Assistant Commissioner NSW Public Service Commission, Deputy CEO of Jobs for NSW and Acting CEO, NSW Institute of Sport.