Netball NSW is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Miller to the organisation’s Board of Directors.
An Appointed Director as of August 2020, Miller has had a decorated career for over four decades working with State Governments in New South Wales and Queensland, as well as at Federal level.
Most recently Miller worked as CEO of the Australian Sports Commission between 2009 and 2011, before heading up the NSW Office of Sport from 2014 to 2019.
Netball NSW President Louise Sullivan said Miller’s track record spoke for itself as she welcomed him to the organisation. “Matt has decades of experience in Government including time spent in senior leadership roles in sport at national and state agencies,” she said.
“His broad knowledge and deep understanding of sport at all levels will be a fantastic asset for the Netball NSW Board. “In particular his insight into the sporting system from community to elite will help shape the strategic vision and direction of netball in this state.”
Miller said he was honoured to be joining an organisation with such a rich history of success and pioneering for women in sport. “This role is an exciting opportunity for me to use my capabilities, experience and energy to make a significant contribution to Netball NSW and the netball community,” he said.
“The game is by far the leader for women and young girls in sport across Australia and now I think the time is right for netball to take the next step and reach even more people.
“The NSW netball community came together at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure the game survived, while the elite athletes of the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball are making their season work in Queensland," he said. "With such passion and work ethic at both grassroots and elite levels I can’t wait to get started.”
Netball NSW would like to acknowledge Andrew McMaster who has stepped down from the Board but remains involved as Chair of the Audit & Risk Sub-Committee. “We thank him for his service to the sport, and particularly his strong guidance through the COVID-19 financial impacts and advocacy,” Sullivan added.
