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TTA is committed to ensuring diversity on the TTA Board and this is reflected in the TTA Nominations & Remuneration Committee Charter, which is available by clicking here. 

The TTA Board is committed to ongoing communication and collaboration with State/Territory Associations, clubs/associations, individual members, and all other internal and external stakeholders.

 

 

Graham Symons

President
(until AGM 2026)

president@tabletennis.org.au
  • Extensive experience as a Board Director, as a public sector Chief Executive and in operating a sole trader business. 
  • A lifetime involvement with table tennis as a player, coach, official and administrator.
  • Board Director for Table Tennis Australia from October 2017, including a period as Vice President and from 2020 as President. As a Board Director, I played an important role in the reform of the Board at the end of 2017 and early 2018 and in the recovery of TTA from 2017 to 2020.
  • Elected ITTF Executive Vice President & Executive Board Director, (term 2021 to 2025)
  • My priorities include growing Table Tennis in Australia to be the “first” amongst “minor” sports, particularly through:
    o    TTA and State/Territory Associations working together more effectively
    o    Raising the profile of the sport and enhancing its image
    o    Significantly increasing commercial revenue as a proportion of the budget
    o    Significantly increasing the % of women and young children participating in the sport
  • LinkedIn Profile

 

  


Steve Knapp

Deputy President
(until AGM 2025)
  • A lifelong connection to table tennis, with a passion since the age of 17.
  • Past TTA President, responsible for securing the 1994 World Veterans Championships in Melbourne.
  • Overcame significant challenges during my tenure, with support from key stakeholders and volunteers.
  • Transitioned from balancing table tennis with full-time employment to having part-time commitments, enabling full dedication to TTA Director responsibilities.
  • Diverse background in table tennis, financial markets, private business ownership, and board experience, poised to contribute to TTA's growth.
  • Focused on building upon TTA's recent progress, fostering commercialization, increasing sponsorship, and maintaining a consultative approach with State and Territory Associations.
  • LinkedIn Profile

 

  

Charu Madaan

Elected Director
(until AGM 2026)

 

  

Sam Miller

Elected Director
(until AGM 2026)
  • Over 15 years of involvement with table tennis as an official, administrator and player
  • International Blue Badge Umpire and State Referee with over 10 years experience officiating at both the national and international levels
  • Previous board experience with Table Tennis ACT for 7 years and member of the TTA Umpires and Referees Committee since 2020
  • Over 5 years of experience working in Human Resource Management specialising in Public Sector Industrial Relations and Recruitment
  • My priorities include growing table tennis in Australia, particularly through
    • Driving a national umpires and referees strategy to attract, retain and increase the number of qualified officials to achieve greater gender diversity and a younger age profile
    • Contributing to decisions at the national level by working with the leadership teams across the states/territories in a consultative, approachable and open manner
    • Leveraging shared resources, capabilities and knowledge to achieve greater unified outcomes for the sport
    • Ensuring that table tennis remains a sport that provides 'something for everyone' to sustain stakeholder engagement and increase the growth of players, volunteers, officials and coaches. 
  • LinkedIn Profile

 

  

William Henzell

Elected Director
(until AGM 2025)
  • He had a successful playing career where he represented Australia at 3 x Olympic Games, and 4 x Commonwealth Games (winning a silver medal in the Men’s Singles in 2006) and record 13-times Australian Men’s Singles Champion
  • TTA Life Member and TTA Hall of Fame inductee
  • Diverse professional experience in corporate leadership and as a company director
  • MBA with 1st Class Honours from Melbourne Business School
  • 2nd term as a TTA director, having previously served from 2006 – 2011
  • LinkedIn Profile

 

 

Sarah Sandley

Appointed Director
(until Feb 2025)

  • Extensive experience as a Board Director and as a Chief Executive of commercial and sporting organisations

  • Subject matter expertise in strategy, marketing, community sport strategy and professional governance

  • Deputy President of ITTF-Oceania

  • Lifelong connection to table tennis, including as an international player (England and NZ)

  • My priorities include increasing participation in table tennis at a grassroots level both through TTA’s community sport strategy and the marketing strategy and to help to improve the financial position of the sport through fundraising

  • LinkedIn Profile

 

  

Maggie Roberts 

Appointed Director
(until Feb 2025)
  • CEO of Creative Factory:  For over a decade, has led Creative Factory, one of Australia's most successful design and digital agencies, delivering hundreds of digital developments for notable clients such as Carsales.com.au, The Wine Collective, My Prosperity, Village Cinemas, and Pancake Parlour.
  • Board Experience:  Served on the Diving Australia Board for nine years before her tenure with Table Tennis Australia, showcasing her extensive experience in sports governance and administration.
  • Former Elite Athlete:  Has represented Australia in three different sports, with her greatest success in diving, which provided opportunities to travel globally and secure a full scholarship in the USA.
  • GAICD Accreditation:   Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) accreditation, highlighting her expertise in corporate governance and leadership.
  • LinkedIn Profile

 

 

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