Athletics Wellington New Board Members
Athletics Wellington Chairman Andrew Rook is delighted to announce that following a robust recruitment process, four new board members will join the team to support governance of our regional sport of athletics. We welcome Claire George, Jacinda Swain, Nick Hegan and Venkat Reddy, who each bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to the board.
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These new members are joining us at an exciting time as we lean into the challenges facing the wider sport and recreation sector and look to leverage off the successes from the recent Olympics and a successful winter season which saw Wellington Clubs and Athletes take home several national titles.
New members will join current board members Andrew Rook (Chair), Abi Skelton and Josh Dorman,. Chair ANdre Rook stated that we are confident that Claire, Jacinda, Nick and Venkat’s guidance and leadership will be invaluable as we strive to fulfil our vision “to grow opportunities for the people of Greater Wellington region to engage with and enjoy athletics”, and our purpose “to provide a thriving environment in which to enjoy athletics for life”.
Special acknowledgement is made of the contribution of outgoing Board member Kirsten Kilmister who joined the Board in September 2022. Kirsten has made valuable contributions to the Board leveraging off her experience with the Mana Club and her role at the time with Nuku Ora. Kirsten recently commenced a role with Athletics New Zealand as the National Development Manager Central (Taranaki, Manawatu-Wanganui, Wellington). In this regional role she will continue working and supporting our Clubs and our General Manager Tony Rogers.
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