Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a national, member-based organization through a period of growth and change. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will build collaborative relationships with member associations, their leaders, and clubs, and develop an evidence-based strategy for sustainable growth. Responsibilities include diversifying revenue, providing strategic oversight of the high-performance program, and guiding the national team with stability and clear direction. The CEO will also assess and improve the competition and delivery model, engage key stakeholders, and uphold the organization’s integrity and safeguarding framework. Candidates should bring senior executive experience leading complex, federated or member-based organizations at scale, including leading leaders and structuring teams around a clear strategy. Strong commercial and strategic capabilities are essential, with a track record of building growth cases and identifying worthwhile investments. The role also calls for credibility with diverse stakeholders, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to balance collaboration with firm prioritization. Experience in sport or another stakeholder-intensive environment is required; candidates from outside sport are welcome.