Mark McLaughlin

Mark McLaughlin is an experienced sports development professional currently serving as the Sport and Leisure Development Manager at Blind Low Vision NZ since November 2020. Prior to this role, McLaughlin worked at Sport Waikato for nearly two decades, progressing from Coach Development Advisor to Regional Coaching Manager, where responsibilities included coach development and strategic leadership in the Waikato Region. McLaughlin has also held significant positions in international sports governance, including Director of Sport Development for the Federation of International Touch, where oversight of global strategic directions was a key focus. Other notable roles include Trustee at Lifestyle Interactionz and Board Member for Touch New Zealand, contributing to governance and development in the sports sector. McLaughlin's career began in technology support and financial services, providing a diverse skill set to the sports industry.