The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (Brisbane 2032) has announced the appointment of Kit McConnell as Brisbane 2032’s Chief Sport Officer.
Currently the International Olympic Committee’s Sports Director, Kit McConnell’s involvement with the Olympic Movement dates back to his role within the Sports Department as part of the Sydney 2000 Games Organising Committee. A dual Australian and New Zealand national, Kit will conclude his current role with the IOC on 30 June and commence in his new role as Brisbane 2032 Chief Sport Officer on 21 July 2025.
“I am a proud Queenslander and looking forward to returning home after many years overseas. I have fond memories of my time working as part of the Sydney 2000 Games Organising Committee and I never thought I’d have another chance to be part of a second ‘home Games’. The honour and opportunity are immense,” he says of his appointment.
“Kit brings an incredible level of experience to a role that requires constant stakeholder engagement to ensure the interests of athletes remain at the centre of every aspect of planning and delivering the Games in 2032” says Brisbane 2032 Chief Executive Cindy Hook.
“In his new role Kit will be responsible for designing our Sport Program, including the consideration of additional sports, and will lead our engagement with the International Federations and National Olympic and Paralympic Committees. Having worked within the Olympic Movement for over two decades and as the IOC’s Sports Director for the last 11 years is a huge advantage for our team and for the athletes who will compete in 2032.”
The time is right, says Brisbane 2032 President, Andrew Liveris, as the organisation awaits the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Infrastructure Review that will make recommendations regarding the final venues for the Games.
“Having had extensive conversations with most of the International Federations and many Committees during the Paris 2024 Games and since, I know how critical it is to provide constant planning and progress updates and to build good relationships with these key stakeholders”
“The fact that Brisbane 2032 has been able to secure the IOC Sports Director to lead our Sport function is a huge coup. The time is right for this appointment, as the development of the 2032 Sport Program is a priority over the next 12-18 months.”
