Football NSW has confirmed the appointment of two new Directors to its Board, welcoming Strebre Delovski and Dr. Neil Gibson to the organisation.
Strebre Delovski, widely regarded as one of Australia’s most accomplished referees, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Having officiated at international, national, and state levels, Delovski’s contributions to football extend beyond refereeing. He has previously served as National Director of Referees at Football Australia and was Chief Executive Officer of Wollongong Wolves Football Club until April this year. Currently, Delovski holds the position of Deputy Executive Director at the Master Builders Association of NSW, and his leadership experience in both football and business is expected to be a significant asset to Football NSW.
Dr. Neil Gibson also joins the Board with extensive leadership and academic experience across the professional sports, higher education, and government sectors.
Known for his ability to develop successful business strategies and lead teams to achieve shared goals, Gibson is currently Project Director for the redevelopment of an Olympic Legacy site for Blacktown City Council.
His previous roles include Head of Performance for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian FC, as well as consultancy work with the Scottish Football Association, the English FA, and other sporting organisations.
Football NSW Chair, Gilbert Lorquet, discussed the importance of these two appointments for the future of NSW Football.
“To have the high calibre of both Strebre Delovski and Dr. Neil Gibson added to our current Football NSW Board only further strengthens our position in various areas to help continue developing our sport across the state,” Lorquet said in a statement.
“Both bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our organisation that can only bode well in assisting with the well-being and growth of Football NSW.”
These appointments are expected to strengthen the leadership team at Football NSW as the organisation continues to grow and develop the sport across the state.
According to their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, the main targets by NSW Football would certainly be participation rates in grassroots football and improving academies to produce top level talent for the national teams (Aim to average 45% selection for national teams of all ages). These appointments will attempt to turn these into reality.