Tennis West is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Kate McNamara and Ms Kirstie Davis, to the Tennis West Board of Directors. The pair will join the existing six strong board, in continuing to strive for, and deliver on, good governance, innovation, strong government relations and the strategic development of tennis in Western Australia.
Selected from a strong pool of nominations, both McNamara and Davis were identified as best-fit candidates, boasting the necessary skills and experience to support the Board’s strategic plan and future direction.
An accomplished senior leader across prominent national sectors and industries, Ms McNamara joins the Board with high level expertise in corporate affairs, and a proficient skill set in reputation management, strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. McNamara’s noted commitment in serving as a member of and an advisor to a number of boards, and previous experience as a Government media advisor, further exemplifies her credibility, highlighting the value her appointment will bring to the Tennis West Board.
Ms Davis boasts a strong background in Local Government, and with an understanding of Federal and State Government legislation, will provide invaluable support to the Board’s accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives. With an intimate knowledge of current and future community needs, aligned with an understanding of social investment frameworks, Davis’ experience will support the Board’s direction for growth and development of tennis across WA.
Professional attributes aside, both women bring with them a love of the game carried forward from years growing up playing junior tennis. McNamara, who grew up playing tennis at Dalkeith Tennis Club, currently enjoys a social hit and the excitement of being an avid spectator.
Davis, who grew up in the Wheatbelt as a league and social player in both the junior and senior ranks, still holds a deep love and passion for the game.
For both women, their newly appointed roles, align directly with their professional skill sets and personal love of the game.
“As a board member for a number of other associations, I was looking to diversify my contribution. When the EOI came up for Tennis West, it presented a perfect alignment of my professional and personal passions. As an ardent tennis spectator, I’m thrilled to be joining the Tennis West team.” Ms McNamara said.
Likewise, Ms Davis is also delighted to be able to combine her passion for the game with her professional skill set.
“I’m passionate about community and the importance of building relationships through engagement. My parallel passion and love of the game of tennis is a perfect collision of my professional and personal pursuits” Ms Davis said.
Tennis West Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Roberts, says it’s the first time the Board have extended an Expression of Interest to the corporate business environment, deliberately targeting an external appointment.
“With strong backgrounds in communications, experience in Local Government and proven abilities to deliver on projects, the addition of Kate and Kirstie to the Board is incredibly exciting and I am looking forward to their contribution and guidance”
“Our Board has a diverse range of skills, knowledge and abilities, and is working collaboratively towards meeting our key strategic objectives” Mr Roberts said.
Tennis West President Mr Wayne Firns, is impressed with the skillset and experience both women bring to the Board.
“It was an important decision to appoint both women to the Board. Both bring the desired skills and abilities and sort-after experience, steeped in richness and proven capabilities. They exceeded the key characteristics the Board was looking for to compliment the team. It will be an exciting journey forward with Kate and Kirstie joining the board.” Mr Firns said.
Tennis West would also like to advise that at the commencement of 2019, Mr Warren Harding resigned from his position as Vice President. Mr Harding served on the Tennis West Board from 2012. To date, the Vice President position remains unfilled. Tennis West thanks Mr Harding for his service and wish him all the best for the future.
Latest
WA