After over two years in the role, Grant has decided to take a short break from sports administration.
“I have really enjoyed and thrived in this role and I am proud of my part in the continuing development of the Whole of Football programme, the renewed partnership and strategy development with the federations and the rise of women’s football and futsal. Maintaining the organisation’s financial surpluses and the international programs and Olympic successes are other highlights.
“The last two years has seen New Zealand Football evolve quite dramatically, with new structures and processes put in place, and going forward I feel the next period of evolvement for NZ Football requires a different skill set than mine to deliver the next cycle of development.
“Having also finalised the venue and structure for the Intercontinental Play-off in November, the time is right for me now to step aside.”
New Zealand Football Chairman Frank van Hattum, on behalf of the board and New Zealand Football, thanked McKavanagh for his commitment, his enthusiasm and his passion.
“Football and indeed sport management is a complex and difficult area to work in with many competing stakeholders, the inevitable struggle for sustainable funding and resources and a large agenda.
“Grant has maintained the agenda and strategy development over the last two and half years. The continuation of the whole of Football programme, the rise of futsal and women’s football, the games commitment to a new three year strategy plan and maintaining New Zealand Football’s modest surpluses are all areas that Grant can take pride in. “
Grant will cease his duties as Chief Executive on 12 July but will continue to assist the board to transition to a new CEO and in advancing several projects.
Story courtesy of New Zealand Football
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