Football NSW appoints new CEO
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
by Bruce Da Silva, Football NSW

Football NSW Football NSW Chairman Robert Sestan today announced the appointment of Eddie Moore as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Eddie’s experience spans over sixteen years in sports administration, marketing and event management. He has worked with the Sydney 2000 Bid, the Sydney Olympic Games, Rugby World Cup, FFA, Triathlon Australia, Hill and Knowlton and Australian Rugby.

“We conducted an extensive search and we are confident that Eddie brings the skills set required to lead Football NSW through its next phase of growth and development.” Sestan said.

“We look forward to working with and supporting Eddie to deliver our long term goal of building Football NSW into the dominant participation sport for both men and women in NSW”.

“As we undertake our Strategic Review, The Board is of the belief that Eddie is the ideal person to lead FNSW as we seek to establish a common vision for the development of the game in NSW, and to build an organisation that can deliver this vision.”

Moore said that the next phase in the growth of Football administration is vital to the health of the Game.

“I am honoured to fill this role and am committed to work with the Board, our Members and the broader Football community in NSW to ensure we are able to provide a professional environment to support, grow and develop the game” Moore said.

Eddie has held senior management positions with Australian Rugby (Head of Operations), Hill and Knowlton (Asia Pacific Director of Sports Marketing), the FFA (Event Director for the Women’s AFC Championships), SOCOG and the Sydney 2000 Bid.

Eddie also has a junior football coaching license.

He will commence working with Football NSW on Monday 30th May.
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