Australian Olympic Committee
Simon Kersten is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in property management and community development. As the Managing Director of Colliers International Wollongong since 2006, Kersten has established the firm as a market leader in the Illawarra region. In addition to this role, Kersten serves as Chair of Destination Wollongong, focusing on regional tourism growth, and as Chair of the UDIA Illawarra Chapter, advocating for the property industry's interests. Leadership in local sporting initiatives is also a priority, with roles as President of the Illawarra Cycle Club and Chair of the Illawarra Olympic Fundraising Committee. Kersten's prior experience includes directorships in various organizations and contributions to community and educational bodies. Academically, Kersten holds a Graduate Diploma in Management with a focus on Marketing and Human Resources from the University of New England.
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Australian Olympic Committee
The AOC is committed to developing, promoting and protecting the principles of Olympism and the Olympic Movement in Australia in accordance with the Olympic Charter. The AOC is committed to Australia's athletes and encourages the development of high performance sport through athlete support and funding initiatives. It is our responsibility to select, send and fund Australian Teams to the Olympic Summer and Winter Games, Youth Olympic Games and Regional Games. The AOC aims to promote, raise awareness of and encourage participation in sport for benefits of health, longevity, fitness, skill, achievement, social interaction, wellbeing and other benefits of exercise for all individuals in Australia. The AOC is dedicated to the education of Australia's youth and runs a number of programs through all levels of school, including the Olympics Unleashed program and the Australian Olympic Change-Maker program. The AOC is a non-profit organisation, independent of Government and Government funding other than contributions by State Governments to the Olympic Team Appeal. The AOC is an Incorporated Association whose members are the national bodies of sports on the Olympic program. State Olympic Councils represent the AOC in every State and Territory.