Basketball Ballarat is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Cummins as the new Chair of the Board of Management, effective immediately.
Fiona has served as a dedicated member of the Basketball Ballarat Board of Management for the past two years and has held positions on the Competitions and Programs Committee, as well as being the current Chair of the Technical Officials Committee. She has previously been part of the coaching team for the Miners Junior Programs.
Fiona brings extensive leadership and professional experience to the role. Her career has included several CEO positions within the Not-for-Profit sector, serving for over a decade as a university lecturer in Sports Management and Governance, and managing community programs within the education sector.
Her passion for basketball, combined with her strong background in governance, education, and community engagement, will help guide Basketball Ballarat into its next exciting chapter. Fiona is a respected community leader with a deep understanding of basketball and a strong commitment to our vision for the future. We are confident that under her leadership, Basketball Ballarat will continue to achieve its strategic goals and further strengthen its service to the Ballarat community.
Fiona succeeds Nathan Johnston, who has served with dedication and vision during his tenure as Chair. We thank Nathan for his significant contributions and leadership, which have positioned Basketball Ballarat for continued growth and success.
Fiona will be well supported by a familiar face around the basketball community, with the appointment of Anna Sheehan as Deputy Chair of the Basketball Ballarat Board. Anna is currently the Chair of the Competitions and Programs Committee and has been a valued Board member for the past 12 months. Anna provides a broad range of corporate and commercial advice, specialising in corporate law, property development, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, partnerships and joint ventures, corporate governance, financial services, corporate fundraising, trusts, intellectual property and dispute resolution.
Please join us in welcoming Fiona and Anna to their new roles and in extending our gratitude to Nathan for his outstanding service to the Basketball Ballarat community.