Gridiron Victoria Chair Peter Steve has welcomed the appointment of three new Directors to the Gridiron Victoria Board, saying they will bring fresh approaches that will further improve sporting outcomes.

Gridiron Victoria’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointments of Sabine Wagner, Sarah-Jane Mills and Paige Farrell as Directors effective 20 June 2019.

“These three new appointees are highly accomplished and respected Victorians across a range of fields and we are fortunate that progressing our sport is a passion they all share,” Peter said.
“I have every confidence their valuable perspectives and experience will benefit the Gridiron Victoria Board and, in turn, our sport.”

Sarah-Jane is a player within GV’s Womens Competition, and plays for the Croydon Rangers. She will be responsible for GV’s Emerging Programs portfolio. Mills is a qualified lawyer, with a strong background in corporate affairs, senior stakeholder engagement, strategy, organisational change and project management. Mills is currently Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia, with extensive experience in continuous improvement and strategic initiatives, has also seen her succeed in developing change within highly political, multimillion-dollar projects.

Paige is a player within GV’s Womens Competition, and plays for the Western Crusaders. She will be working directly as a Technical Director – Womens Football. Farrell’s passion for Gridiron began as a player in the inaugural season of GV’s women’s competition. Being passionate about creating initiatives that generate interest, increasing participation and achieving physical and social health outcomes through sport. Paige is completing a Masters of Sport Business & Integrity and is currently Project Manager & Product Specialist at InteractSport.

Sabine is a passionate advocate for gridiron and women in sport. An experienced player, coach and committee member, she has participated in gridiron both locally and internationally, specifically in Germany, representing Stuttgart and Crailsheim and the German national team. Wagner is currently Head of Product and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans, and is committed to growing the women’s game at a regional, national and international level. Her combined experience in sport and business will be used to guide the direction and growth of the women’s division of Gridiron Victoria, and to create a sustainable future for women’s gridiron. Wagner will be working directly as a Technical Director – Womens Football

Sarah-Jane, Paige & Sabine bring strategic, operational and governance experience to the Board. All with valuable experience in business and sport in general.

Mr Steve said: “The appointments will strengthen the commercial capability of the organisation and have been made at an exciting time for the sport.”

The Gridiron Victoria Board now comprises:

– Peter Steve (Chair)
– Richard Garraway (Deputy Chair)
– Casey Marin
– Daniel Noonan
– Matthew Jenkins
– Courtney Farley
– Sabine Wagner
– Sarah-Jane Mills
– Paige Farrell

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