Athletics Australia confirms Peter Bromley as permanent Chief Executive

Athletics Australia has announced that Peter Bromley has been appointed Chief Executive on a permanent basis, having held the position in an interim capacity since April.

Bromley, who led Australian athletics through the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, as well as playing a role in completing a national charter designed to bring the organisation closer to its member associations across the country, was confirmed in the role today by Athletics Australia President Jan Swinhoe.

Announcing the appointment, Swinhoe commented “we are extremely excited to have Peter join us in a more permanent capacity.

“Peter took on the role of Interim CEO at unique time for our sport. In that short period of time he has achieved an incredible amount, including creating positive change within the organisation and with our member associations and stakeholders.

“Peter’s expertise as a leader, coupled with his passion and knowledge of the sport make him the perfect fit for the role on an ongoing basis, and we believe his business acumen and his strategic thinking will ensure we are on the right trajectory as we head towards a big year ahead highlighted by the World Athletics Championships, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the World Para Athletics Championships.”

Before taking on the role of interim Chief Executive, Bromley was General Manager of RunWest at Athletics Australia.

Prior to this, he worked in financial services, data and property industries as an executive general manager and director.

He has also had lifelong involvement in the sport as an athlete and administrator, having held a position on the Athletics Australia Board for nine years.

Looking forward to his new role, Bromley stated “we are at an exciting time in the history of our sport, having finished an incredible Olympic and Paralympic campaign and there is much to be excited for next year and in the years ahead.

"We have a number of opportunities to grow our sport on our journey to Brisbane 2032, including ahead of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst in 2023, which we know will have a knock-on effect in inspiring more Australians to run, and of course, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are around the corner, too.

"Our focus will remain on developing our business for the benefit of the Australian athletics community, and ensuring our athletes have ample opportunities to be competitive on the domestic and world stages."

Image: Peter Bromley. Credit: Athletics Australia.