Former Federal Minister for Sport Mark Arbib has been appointed CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee.
In a statement, the AOC said Mr Arbib would bring 30-years of high-profile leadership experience to the role.
Mr Arbib has served on the AOC’s Executive Committee since 2016 and chairs the AOC’s Brisbane 32 Legacy and Impact Committee.
He also served six years (2015-2021) as President of Athletics Australia where he drove governance reforms, high performance strategies and established an athlete’s voice on the board.
He was Federal Minister for Sport from 2010-2012.
He also previously worked as Director of Strategy and Business Development at Consolidated Press Holdings, established and managed the $100 million Packer Family Foundation, and was General Secretary (CEO) of the Australian Labor Party in NSW.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) President, Andrew Liveris welcomed the appointment.
“Mark brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and deep expertise across the sporting, business and political landscapes and I congratulate him on his appointment as incoming AOC CEO,” Mr Liveris said.
“We are entering a critical phase in the build-up to our home Games in 2032 and Brisbane 2032’s partnerships with both the AOC and Paralympics Australia (PA) will be crucial to our overall success.”
