ASAPD Leadership Update
Interim Co-Chair Arrangements
ASAPD has confirmed interim leadership arrangements following the decision of John Croll AM to step down as Independent Chair.
The ASAPD Board has unanimously appointed Robyn J Smith OAM and Chris Thomas as joint Chairs, with the arrangement to remain in place while the recruitment of a new independent Chair is progressed.
The Co-Chairs will have equal standing and will work collaboratively across all substantive matters.
The Board will consider the appointment of a new independent Chair at a future special Board meeting, with the process, selection criteria and timeline to be considered by Directors.
Thank you to John Croll AM
ASAPD acknowledges and thanks John Croll AM for his significant contribution as Independent Chair.
John has provided strong and considered leadership to ASAPD during a period of considerable change for the organisation and the broader disability sport sector.
His integrity, professionalism and inclusive approach have been highly valued by Directors, the CEO and member organisations.
John has been a strong advocate for ASAPD and its role in promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities for people with disability to participate in sport and active recreation.
His ability to bring together organisations with diverse perspectives while maintaining focus on the Alliance’s collective purpose has made an important contribution to ASAPD’s development.
ASAPD thanks John for his leadership and commitment and wishes him every success for the future.
The Alliance remains strongly committed to collaboration between member organisations and to building on the collective strength of ASAPD to advance opportunities for people with disability across sport and active recreation.
