Board Members
The NZOC Board comprises a President and five members elected by the General Assembly, together with the two New Zealand IOC Members and a representative of the Athletes Commission.
Glen Sowry (OLY #848) Chair
Glen Sowry brings experience as a Chief Executive, Board Member and Olympian to his role on the NZOC Board.
Graham Child
Graham Child joins the New Zealand Olympic Committee Board as an experienced business leader, board member and qualified accountant.
Dr Jonathan Coleman
Former Minister for Sport and Recreation Dr Jonathan Coleman brings extensive experience traversing medical practice, business leadership and politics to his role on the NZOC Board.
Marcus Daniell OLY#1264 (IOC Athletes' Commission Rep)
Marcus was elected by fellow Olympic athletes to the IOC Athletes’ Commission during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Richie Patterson (Athletes' Commission Rep)
Richie has represented New Zealand at four Commonwealth Games and three Olympic Games in Weightlifting.
Meg Matthews
A qualified accountant of Ngāi Tahu descent, Meg Matthews brings senior leadership and governance experience across finance, marketing, and major New Zealand organisations to her role on the NZOC Board.
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Our Staff
Contact: +64 9 375 0040
Nicki Nicol
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General
Shelley Nicholson
Executive Assistant to CEO & Sec General
Gabrielle Cairns
Executive Services Advisor
Ella Agnew
Team Operations Coordinator
Ryan Archibald
Team Services Director
Michael Arms
Relationship Manager Philanthropy
James Bennett
Media and Communications Manager
Cathleen Bias
Information and Legacy Manager
Tonia Cawood
Olympic Foundation Director
Alex Cooper-Cuthbert
Head of Brand & Marketing
Jonny Errington
Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer
Nick Forrester
Finance Manager
Amy Hodgson
Partner Servicing Manager
Alysha Jensen
Sport Engagement Manager
Oriini Kaipara
Pouwhiringa
Chris Klaassen
Olympic Foundation Director
Bayley Lord
Brand and Marketing Manager
Cindy McKay
Accounts Payable and Funding Officer
Julie Moon
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Corporate Services
Ella Moore
Philanthropy Executive
Laura Overton
Senior Content Lead
Alexis Pritchard
Athlete Engagement Lead
Tara Pryor
Chief Operations Officer
Anna Ready
Education Manager
Finian Scott
Head of Commercial Partnerships
Natalie Tong
Head of Team Operations
Liane Smithies
Uniform Project Manager
Alex Spence
Communications Director
Hannah Swift
Communications Executive
Michael Taylor
Head of Sport Engagement
Sarah Thorpe
Head of Events
Regi Varghese
Financial Accountant
Harley Wall
Team Operations Manager
Evelyn Williamson
Sport Engagement Manager
NZOC Commissions
The New Zealand Olympic Committee as three Commissions that meet as and when required to undertake its role and responsibilities as set out in their Terms of Reference.
Athletes' Commission
The Athletes' Commission is a consultative body which acts as the athletes’ voice within the New Zealand Olympic Committee in accordance with the Olympic Charter.