Australian Olympic Committee
Sacha Wainwright OLY is an accomplished legal and sports professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Director at Football South Australia and Executive of the South Australia Olympic Committee, Sacha has also held the position of General Counsel at Drakes Supermarkets since 2014 and has been a Non-Executive Director at Unity Housing Company since 2008. A partner at Minter Ellison Lawyers from 2006 to 2013 and a senior associate at Colquhoun Murphy Lawyers prior, Sacha has broad legal expertise in commercial property, litigation, and sports law. An accomplished athlete, Sacha represented Australia in women's football, achieving significant milestones including participation in two Olympic Games and numerous international matches. Sacha holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Law from The Australian National University, alongside qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, where Sacha earned GAICD credentials.
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Australian Olympic Committee
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