Respected Sports administrator and NZOC Board Member Graham Child has launched his campaign to represent Oceania on the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Sports Committee.
A business leader, former hockey athlete, coach and sports administrator, Child is pledging to add value through shaping strategy, establishing efficiency and leading change.
“I'm passionate advocate for sport, athletes and the Commonwealth Games movement,” said Child.
“If elected, I will bring my governance experience, sporting expertise, and collaborative spirit to make sure Oceania is well represented on the CGF Sports Committee.”
Child serves as a Director and Chair of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee at the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) and served as Chair of Aktive Auckland from 2016 – 2022. Child also directed the World Masters Games in 2017 and chaired Hockey New Zealand from 2005 to 2010.
The NZOC nominated Child for the position. NZOC President Liz Dawson says his extensive experience sees him well equipped to make a significant contribution if elected.
“As the Oceania Representative on the CGF Sports Committee, Graham would be well placed to help shape the distinctive, attractive, and relevant sports programmes we, as the Commonwealth Sport family, need to thrive,” said Dawson.
“We know he would bring the clarity of thought needed to work through opportunities, ensuring alignment with strategy and understanding the need to foster an innovative, right-sized approach that will sustain the movement, and our Games, into the future.”
Child’s campaign brochure is available here.
The election will take place on November 14 and 15 at the CGF General Assembly in Singapore.
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