Table Tennis Australia Welcomes Kieren Perkins as Sport Australia CEO

Table Tennis Australia would like to extend their congratulations to Kieren Perkins OAM, who today was named the new CEO of Australian Sports Commission (ASC). 

The role will see Mr Perkins oversee high performance and participation sport as the nation embarks on the green and gold runway towards Brisbane 2032.

Mr Perkins is best known as one of Australia’s greatest ever swimmers and brings a wealth of corporate and sports administration experience to the role.

Most recently, Mr Perkins served as the President of Swimming Australia and has previously been a Commissioner of the Australian Sports Commission (2001-2007).

Table Tennis Australia CEO Scott Houston said Mr Perkins' appointment comes at a very exciting time for Australian sport. 

“On behalf of our table tennis community we would like to extend our congratulations to Kieren Perkins on his appointment to the ASC,” said Houston.

“Not only will Mr Perkins' experience provide great leadership as Australia prepares to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games, but it also comes at an exciting and busy time as we countdown to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. 

“We look forward to continuing our working relationship with the new-look leadership team at the ASC,” he said. 

Mr Perkins said he was excited to be stepping into the role of CEO at the ASC.

“I could not be more thrilled and honoured to be appointed to lead the ASC as Australian sport looks forward to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Mr Perkins.

“It’s the most amazing opportunity to help shape participation and elite sport for Australia.

"As an athlete and administrator, I have lived the importance of a symbiotic sport system that has strong grassroots participation, underpinned by volunteerism, helping uncover and develop the ambitious talent that will represent our country on the world’s biggest stages.

“My corporate experience gives me the business and relationship skills required to bring together the important stakeholders pivotal in ensuring sport flourishes.

"The decade leading to 2032 is a generational opportunity to build a lasting legacy for all sport, in an environment that allows everyone involved to safely live all of the positive life experiences sport can bring.”