Our Team

Meet the team

At the Australian Sports Foundation, our team is driven by a shared passion for sport and its power to transform lives. Together, we are dedicated to supporting Australian athletes, clubs, and communities by raising funds and driving initiatives that make a real difference.

Whether we're engaging with donors, working with grassroots organisations, or advocating for the future of Australian sport, our team is committed to ensuring that sport in Australia continues to thrive.

Jerril Rechter AM, FAICD

Chief Executive Officer

Jerril Rechter AM is an accomplished executive and board leader whose career spans government, sport, media and entertainment, health promotion and the arts. A Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), she has led major organisations and delivered strategic change in complex environments.

Jerril joined the Australian Sports Foundation in March 2026, bringing extensive experience across sport and purpose-driven organisations, with a strong commitment to strengthening philanthropic investment in sport nationwide.

Her previous roles include Vice President, Business Development ANZ at The Walt Disney Company, Chief Executive Officer of Basketball Australia and Chief Executive Officer of VicHealth. She currently serves as Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club and as a Director of IPC Health.

Jerril is recognised for building high-impact partnerships and advancing initiatives that deliver lasting community benefit, particularly as Australia approaches Brisbane 2032.

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Executive Team

Partnership Managers

Aaron Averay

Acting Head of Sports Fundraising

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Ben Durance

Sports Fundraising Manager

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Jack Connell

Sports Fundraising Manager

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Anica Bussell

Sports Fundraising Manager

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Ambassadors

    • Caitlin Parker

      A dual Olympian who represented Australia in boxing, receiving a bronze medal at Paris 2024.

      • Peter Bol

        A 3x Olympian who represented Australia in the Athletics Men's 800m, placing 4th at Tokyo 2020.

      Acknowledgment of Country

      We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders—past and present—of the lands on which the Australian Sports Foundation operates. We extend this acknowledgment to the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community.

      At the ASF, we celebrate the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their significant contributions to Australian sport and society.