The NSW Government today confirmed a series of new and continuing board appointments, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation prepares for a busy summer of sport and entertainment and advances major entertainment precincts across the state.
Former NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson and respected media executive Edwina McCann will join the board next month for three-year terms.
Ms Edwina McCann is the Editorial Director and Publisher at News Prestige, overseeing some of Australia's most iconic lifestyle brands including Vogue Australia, GQ Australia and delicious. She is a member of the Boards of the Australian Rugby Foundation and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, bringing deep experience in media, brand strategy, and community engagement.
Mr John Robertson is the Chief Executive Officer of Foodbank ACT/NSW, a Director with the Aland Foundation, Chair of State Insurance and Care (icare), and Chair/President of the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS). He previously served as a director of the Parramatta Stadium Trust and brings extensive leadership experience in social impact, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
The following members on the board will be continuing:
- Mr John Quayle (Hunter Region representative)
- Ms Amy Duggan (Wollongong Region representative)
- Ms Jane Spring AM
- Mr Lachlan Gyles SC
Ms Erin Flaherty departs the board having served since 2019 on the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust Board before it was incorporated into Venues NSW.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"I want to thank Erin for her service and the significant role she has played in shaping Venues NSW's success. Erin, also a former Trustee of the Sydney Cricket Ground, brought deep experience across transport, infrastructure, the law and governance to the Venues NSW board at an important time in the organisation's history.
"Our new and continuing board members have exceptional expertise and passion. Their advice will ensure Venues NSW continues to deliver for fans, athletes, and communities across the state.
"Edwina and John bring broad and varied experience to the Venues NSW board, and I am sure they will contribute much to our aims of hosting the world's best sporting and entertainment events for the people of NSW.
"I am also keen for them to contribute to the future planning of our sporting and entertainment precincts to ensure they build on their role as important assets for our community."
Chair of Venues NSW David Gallop AM said:
"I'm delighted to welcome Edwina and John to the Board and thank our continuing members for their commitment.
"Together, we will host a busy summer of sporting events and concerts, oversee the ongoing major precinct planning for Hunter Park and Wollongong, and support the development of Penrith Stadium by Infrastructure NSW and John Holland."
