Governance
Melbourne Park is Australia’s heart of sports and entertainment, and is committed to strong governance, transparency and accountability.
Explore our leadership structure and Trust, along with key organisational reports, policies and statements.
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Executive Team
Our Executive team, led by John Harnden AM, provides strategic leadership across Melbourne Park, overseeing the organisation’s operations and supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities.
Meet the leaders responsible for guiding our organisation and creating exceptional experiences for our people, partners and guests.
John Harnden AM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sam Eustice
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
Taryn Evans
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Ben Goodwin
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Travis Mardling
DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Katherine Oakley
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Megan O’Reilly
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
The Trust
The Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust was established on 5 October 1995 under the Melbourne and Olympic Parks Act 1985 (Victoria), creating a dedicated management authority to oversee the operations of Melbourne’s premier sports and entertainment venues.
Since its inception, the Trust has played a key role in shaping Melbourne Park as a leading destination for sport, entertainment and major events in Melbourne.
Patrick Flannigan AM
CHAIR
Jaqueline Pirone
TRUSTEE
Kylie Watson-Wheeler
TRUSTEE
Jim Miller
TRUSTEE
Catherine Friday
TRUSTEE
Sameer Kumar
TRUSTEE
Jock O’Callaghan
TRUSTEE
Bill Kusznirczuk
TRUSTEE
Selin Kuralay
TRUSTEE
Reports and Documents
Annual Report
Other Documents
- 2025 Economic and Social Benefit Analysis Study
- Terms and Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Services
