Kate Roffey appointed as Chief Executive of Victoria’s State Sport Centres Trust

The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of successful sport and business leader Kate Roffey as Chief Executive of Victoria’s State Sport Centres Trust. Roffey will take up the position in May, following the departure of former postholder Phil Meggs in January at the end of his five year contract.

The State Sport Centres Trust governs three of Melbourne’s best known sporting facilities: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Melbourne Sports Centres Parkville – the state’s home of netball and hockey - and Lakeside Stadium.

Roffey (pictured) has extensive leadership experience in the government, commercial and sporting sectors.

Most recently, she has worked as a Director at the City of Wyndham overseeing the delivery of the Western United A-League Project - a 60 hectare sporting, commercial and residential precinct.

Roffey is also President of the premiership-winning Melbourne Football Club, Deputy Chancellor of Victoria University Council, a former Chief Executive of both the Committee for Melbourne and VicSport, and a founding member of the International Women’s Foundation Australia.

The Trust’s venues host more than two million visitors each year, delivering more than $164 million in economic benefit to Victoria annually and supporting more than 1100 jobs.

Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula thanked Phil Meggs for his near six year contribution to the Trust, and acknowledged Tim Bamford who has acted in the role since February.

Minister Pakula noted “Kate is a terrific fit for the CEO role with her considerable experience in sports leadership, business acumen, vision and outstanding negotiating skills.

“With her passion for sport, Kate will really deliver for the millions of Victorians who use the Trust’s facilities, and alongside new Trust Chair Tracey Cooper, they make a formidable team.”