Sport NSW announces retirement of Chief Executive Ross Bidencope

Sport NSW has announced that it has accepted the Chief Executive Ross Bidencope's advice that he intends to retire following the body’s AGM to be held on 2nd November.

Recognised as a life member of Sport NSW in 2019 following a decade of service as a board member, and Finance Director, while in previous employment at Surf Life Saving NSW, Bidencope was appointed Chief Executive in 2020 and has steered the organisation through the last two very difficult years of the pandemic.

Acknowledging his contribution, Sport NSW Chair, Carolyn Campbell stated “Ross has been a very steady hand during challenging times.

“Ross was great to work with as a board member and has contributed significantly as CEO for the past two years.”

In his time as Chief Executive, Bidencope led conversations with NSW Government over the return to sport following the multiple lockdowns during the pandemic.

He also secured new commercial partners Safe365, Valo, Other Side of the Table and Rebel while retaining most existing relationships.

Campbell added that “he leaves Sport NSW in a strong position with a dedicated staff ready for future years of growth.”

The Board of Sport NSW has decided to go to market for the role and have commissioned Paul Bruce from Left Field Sports to run the recruitment process.

Bidencope has committed to a smooth transition for his replacement.

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