Commonwealth Games Australia announces appointment of General Manager for Marketing and Communications
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) has announces the appointment of Cody Lynch as its new General Manager for Marketing and Communications.
Lynch comes to CGA from Victoria’s Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, having most recently served as the communications and marketing lead for the acquisition of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Manager, Communications and Media at the Office for the Commonwealth Games.
He has previously been employed at Visit Victoria, Athletics Australia and the Western Bulldogs and has worked as a media liaison multiple international championships including the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
“The General Manager - Marketing, Communications and Community is a crucial member of our leadership team. We are thrilled to secure someone of Cody’s calibre and experience as we head towards Victoria 2026.
“The role encompasses a range of areas, leading our marketing, communications, digital media and community related operations.
“Cody is passionate about sport, has developed an outstanding skillset through his professional career to date, and we are really excited about the positive impact he will make to the Commonwealth Games Australia community.”
An exciting new challenge in 2023…
— Cody Lynch (@cw_lynch) December 20, 2022
Look forward to building toward a home Games at @victoriacg2026. https://t.co/7rSGScZyvR
Looking forward to his new role, Lynch advised “a home Games in 2026 provides a critical opportunity for the CGA to showcase our talented athletes, member sports and extensive work within the community.
"I feel privileged to have the chance to be involved."
Lynch is due to begin full-time in his post on 16th January 2023.
Victoria will host the next edition of the Commonwealth Games, from 17th to 29th March 2026.
Image: Cody Lynch has been appointed as Commonwealth Games Australia's General Manager for Marketing, Communications and Community. Credit: LinkedIn.
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