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.

Ryan Holloway

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Holloway has built his career in Australian sport, specialising in commercial and strategic partnerships. Since joining the Australian Sports Foundation in 2016, he has held senior leadership roles and, as Chief Partnerships Officer, has driven major growth in fundraising and strengthened ties with athletes, clubs, donors and sporting bodies nationwide.

Previously, Ryan held commercial and partnership roles with leading professional clubs, including the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Sydney Kings. His deep knowledge of Australian sport and proven ability to build strategic partnerships now underpin his leadership of the ASF as Interim CEO.

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Media enquiries
P: 02 5112 0990
E: gabi.power@asf.org.au

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.