Squash Australia Welcomes New Sport Australia CEO

Squash Australia welcomes the new CEO of Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Kieren Perkins OAM, who was today named in the top job.

The role will see Mr Perkins oversee high performance and participation sport as the nation embarks on the green and gold runway towards Brisbane 2032.

Mr Perkins is best known as one of Australia’s greatest ever swimmers and brings a wealth of corporate and sports administration experience to the role.

Most recently, Mr Perkins served as the President of Swimming Australia and has previously been a Commissioner of the Australian Sports Commission (2001-2007).

With just over 200 days to go until the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the news is an exciting boost ahead of 2022, as Perkins brings a strong understanding of sports governance as well as great corporate experience. 

Squash Australia CEO, Robert Donaghue, said this is an exciting time for the ASC and he welcomed Mr Perkins to the role.

“Congratulations to Kieren Perkins on behalf of the entire Squash Australia community,” said Donaghue.

“It’s an exciting 12 months ahead as we prepare for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and we are thrilled to have someone of Kieran’s experience and background in both sport and the corporate environment leading Australian sport. 

“As Australia prepares for a home Olympic and Paralympic Games, which presents an opportunity for all sports, it is great to have someone of Kieran’s experience leading the Government’s sport’s agency,” he said. 

Mr Perkins said he was excited to be stepping into the role of CEO at the ASC.

“I could not be more thrilled and honoured to be appointed to lead the ASC as Australian sport looks forward to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Mr Perkins.

“It’s the most amazing opportunity to help shape participation and elite sport for Australia.

"As an athlete and administrator, I have lived the importance of a symbiotic sport system that has strong grassroots participation, underpinned by volunteerism, helping uncover and develop the ambitious talent that will represent our country on the world’s biggest stages.

“My corporate experience gives me the business and relationship skills required to bring together the important stakeholders pivotal in ensuring sport flourishes.

"The decade leading to 2032 is a generational opportunity to build a lasting legacy for all sport, in an environment that allows everyone involved to safely live all of the positive life experiences sport can bring.”