Commonwealth Games Australia announces appointment of Robin O'Neill as General Manager - Team Performance and Delivery

Commonwealth Games Australia announces appointment of Robin O’Neill as General Manager - Team Performance and Delivery

March 24, 2023

Events / Sport /

Commonwealth Games Australia has announced the appointment of experienced sports administrator Robin O'Neill as General Manager - Team Performance and Delivery.

Set to commence next month, O’Neill most recently served as the Chief Executive of Gymnastics Victoria, following on from his previous role as Executive Director - Sports Partnerships at the Australian Sports Commission.

He has also held senior leadership positions at Tennis Australia, serving as both their General Manager Community Tennis, before being promoted to the role of Head of Strategy and Government Relations.

Looking forward to his new role, O’Neill commented “I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Commonwealth Games Australia and am honoured to lead planning and delivery for the green and gold as we look ahead to a home Games for Victoria 2026.

“I look forward to building on established relationships and networks within the high-performance teams of our member sports and applying major event experiences to strengthen capabilities in team performance and delivery.”

Commonwealth Games Australia Chief Executive, Craig Phillips welcomed the appointment, noting the calibre and extensive leadership experience that O’Neill brings to the role within the sport industry.

Phillips noted “the General Manager - Team Performance and Delivery is a vital part of our leadership team, and we are thrilled to welcome Robin’s experience as we prepare for Victoria 2026.

“This role focuses on the crucial area of delivering team success, and with the next Games one on home soil, this will be a focal point for Robin and for the organisation.

“Robin has an exceptional skillset honed across an impressive professional career in sports administration and management, and we look forward to the impact he will make to our Commonwealth Games Australia community.”

O’Neill fills the position left vacant by the retirement of Tim Mahon after the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Commencing on 26th April 2023, O'Neill will immediately be tasked with sending an under-18 aged team to the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago this August.

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