Francis Coady, the Havas Media Group chief marketing and content officer, is joining the Surfing NSW board of directors in December to champion the Olympic sport.
Surfing NSW chairman John O’Neill: “We’re excited to welcome Francis to the board ahead of our 60th year. He has such an incredible portfolio of creative, content and partnership experience. His perspective and expertise will be valuable to help move us into new areas to help more people engage and become involved in surfing."
Surfing has been one of Coady's passions for more than 20 years.
“Surfing and the ocean are very important to me, and to be a champion of something that is so close to me, and my family’s heart is very special,” said Coady.
“There are two major areas that Surfing NSW is leading the way in making the sport more accessible – Surfers Rescue 24/7 and the Her Wave initiative – this world is new and exciting.
“I can’t wait to connect my love of surfing and my profession to help continue the journey to egalitarianism in surfing. It’s an organisation that is creating a real shift and effecting change along the coastline with mental health, empowerment of women, and water safety,” he said.
Francis Coady will join the Surfing NSW board in December. He will join John O’Neill (Chair), Harry Hodge (Deputy Chair), Mark Windon, Felicity Conlan, Ben Rolleston, Lyndel Gray and Robert Smith..
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