Olympic champion Nick Green appointed CEO of Cycling Australia

DUAL Olympic gold medallist and member of the ‘Oarsome Foursome’ Nick Green is Cycling Australia’s new CEO.

02/08/2012 WIRE: Nick Green, Chef de mission of the Australian Olympic team, listens to a question during a press conference at the 2012 Summer Olympics on, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 in London. Green spoke about an incident involving rower Josh Booth. (AP Photo/Ferdinand Ostrop) Pic. Ap

OLYMPIC rowing champion Nick Green is Cycling Australia’s new CEO.

Green, Australia’s 2012 London Olympic Games chef de mission, replaces former AFL chief Adrian Anderson.

Twice an Olympic gold medallist as part of Australia’s famed “Oarsome Foursome”, Green boasts a wealth of administrative experience, having worked with the Victorian Major Events company for the past six years.

Green completes CA’s revamp, which last week saw former cricket boss Malcolm Speed succeed business impresario Gerry Ryan as CA’s president.

A recreational rider, Green was chosen from a field over more than 100 candidates.

“I am absolutely delighted to be appointed as the new CEO of Cycling Australia, an organisation with a rich history and a very exciting future,” Green said.

“I am looking forward to working closely with Malcolm Speed and the newly elected Board, as well as a large and passionate cycling community.”

Green has corporate experience stretching 25 years, involving large corporations, national sporting organisations, not for profit, and a globally awarded event acquisition business.

Nick Green standing up in the boat after the Oarsome Foursome won gold at the Atlanta Olympic Games.

The dual-Olympic gold medallist and four-time world champion also boasts two decades of association with international sport, attending seven Olympic Games including holding the prestigious role of Chef De Mission of the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.

“I am looking forward to using my global experience in the Olympic movement and sport to lead Cycling Australia, and in partnership with our member states, sponsors and stakeholders ensure our sport continues to grow and deliver results,” said Green.

“I love bike riding and commute on a bike almost daily, and cyclists have given me some of my best Olympic memories.

“From my first Games in 1992 when Kathy Watt rode courageously to victory, to most recently when Anna Meares stopped the local hero to win gold at the London Olympic Games in one of the most inspiring rides of the Games,” Green added.

Speed hailed Green’s appointment.

“Nick has seamlessly transitioned from being an successful international elite athlete to hold some of the most senior positions in Australian sport,” Speed said.

“As a dual Olympic gold medallist — and member of the iconic ‘Oarsome Foursome’ — and 2012 Chef de Mission, he is uniquely qualified to head one of Australia’s principal sports.

“There will be many opportunities and challenges for Cycling Australia over the next decade and I am confident that Nick will do a great job of regenerating the organisation.

“I look forward to working with Nick, the Board, our member states, clubs, other stakeholders and cyclists, as we enter this new and exciting phase for the sport.”

Green will start in the job on October 20.

Originally published as Olympic champion Nick Green appointed CEO of Cycling Australia