New Chair for SportWest

December 22, 2023

SportWest, the peak body for sport in Western Australia has announced the appointment of Liam Twigger as its new Chair.

With an extensive background in community and professional sport; investment banking and corporate finance, SportWest advise that “Twigger brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board of Directors (with) his leadership and strategic vision aligning … with SportWest’s mission to strengthen, promote, and advocate for the sports community of Western Australia.”

Commenting on his new role, Twigger advised “I am honoured to take on the role of Chair at SportWest and am eager to work with the dedicated board members, staff, and stakeholders to build upon the organization’s achievements.

“Together, we will continue to support and enhance the vibrant sports community that SportWest serves.”

SportWest acting Chief Executive, Ashleigh Apps added “I warmly welcome Liam, with his extensive leadership experience and connection to the sporting industry. The depth of experience and expertise of our board will continue to drive SportWest forward.”

SportWest also acknowledged the contributions of outgoing Chair, Michael Beros, noting “first elected to the Board in 2011, and subsequently elected as Chair in 2013, Michael has been re-elected by SportWest Members throughout his tenure.

“A feat that reflects the Member’s trust, deep respect, and appreciation of his work. Michael’s 12 years on the Board of SportWest demonstrates his unwavering dedication and contribution to the Western Australia sporting landscape.”

Apps added “Michael’s passion to respectfully represent and advocate on behalf of the industry showcased his true leadership for SportWest. Michael believes on a visceral level that community sport is the fabric that brings us together and championed this throughout his tenure.”

Liam Twigger
After starting his career as a professional footballer with Swindon Town FC in the UK, he moved into corporate finance and established Macquarie Bank’s Bullion and Commodities division in Perth in 1994 before moving on to head up Bankers Trust’s investment banking activities in Western Australia.

In 1999, he became a founding principal of PCF Capital Group, a Western Australian-based corporate advisory and investment banking business. PCF Capital Group merged with Argonaut Limited, a Perth based investment banking, stock broking and funds management business in July 2021 and Twigger was appointed Deputy Chair.

At a community level, Twigger has been involved in Surf Life Saving as an age manager and club finance director, in local football where he has coached junior sides and was the former Chair of Football West and more recently was on the Board of Governors with St Mary’s Anglican Girls School before stepping down this year after eight-years service.

He is currently Chair of Lunnon Metals Limited (an ASX listed Kambalda nickel and gold mining and exploration company) and is Executive Director and Deputy Chair of Argonaut Limited.

Image: Liam Twigger. Credit: Lunnon Metals Limited.

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