Matthew Burn

AFL Middle East - General Manager at Australian Football League

Matthew Burn has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Matthew began their career in 2010 as a Sports Program Officer at Curtin University. Matthew then worked as a Performance Administrator at the Victorian Institute of Sport from 2011 to 2012, where they managed logistical aspects for Olympic sports and provided administrative support to head coaches.

From 2012 to 2015, Matthew worked as a Sports and Facility Manager at Emirates, specifically at The Sevens. Matthew was responsible for managing sports facilities and ensuring operational efficiency.

In 2015, they joined Sport360 as the Head of Events, where they oversaw event planning and coordination. Matthew later joined Flash Entertainment in 2018 as a Community Manager for fan engagement during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.

Matthew's involvement in the Australian Football League Middle East (AFLME) began in 2013, where they served as the General Manager, focusing on sponsorship, marketing, and football operations.

Matthew also has experience in the non-profit sector, having served as an Executive Board Member at the Australian Business Council Dubai from 2019 to 2021.

Currently, Matthew works at Emirates as the Sales, Marketing & Operations Manager for The Sevens Stadium since 2019. Matthew is responsible for developing and managing all aspects of sales, marketing, and operations, ensuring profitability and efficiency.

Matthew Burn's education history includes the following chronological information:

From 1997 to 2002, they attended St. Joseph's College in Geelong, where they obtained their Victorian Certificate of Education.

In 2003 and 2004, Matthew studied at Gordon TAFE, earning a Certificate IV in Sport & Recreation.

From 2004 to 2008, they attended Victoria University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Administration.

It is worth noting that Matthew has an additional certification of Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation, but no information is provided regarding the institution, date of completion, or month of completion.

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  • AFL Middle East - General Manager

    June, 2013 - present

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