Sport Integrity Australia Chief Executive David Sharpe to step down

David Sharpe is stepping down as Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Chief Executive, saying the organisation has achieved much in the four years since inception.

Sharpe was appointed as the inaugural SIA Chief Executive in June 2020, charged with overseeing the build of the new agency which replaced the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). SIA also brought under its umbrella all other sporting integrity matters.

Prior to his appointment as SIA Chief EXecutive, Sharpe had been ASADA Chief Executive since 2017.following a 30-year career with the Australian Federal Police. Sharpe was also a former rugby league player.

Sharpe said sport had come a long way in Australia since SIA's inception, noting the establishment of a national integrity framework for all sport.

Sharpe highlighted that the agency’s achievements would not have been possible without the partnership with all stakeholders, from athletes, to sport, law enforcement and the Federal Government.

Sharpe wanted to recognise the incredible talent within the agency who work tirelessly to help sports build a framework that ensures a fair, safe and inclusive environment for all.

“I would like to thank everyone at Sport Integrity Australia for the passion and commitment you bring to your roles each and every day,” Sharpe shared adding “you can be proud of what we have achieved together to protect vulnerable people in sport, none more notable than building and implementing a National Integrity Framework for all sport in Australia.”

Sharpe will finish in the role on Friday 2nd August 2024.

Interim Chief Executive arrangement details will be advised in the near future.