Olympic champion named Australian Sailing CEO
Malcolm Page. Image courtesy of Australian Sailing.
Australian Sailing, the national body for the sport of sailing in Australia, has appointed Olympic gold medallist Malcolm Page as its new chief executive officer.
Page is a dual Olympic gold medallist and former Australian Sailing Male Sailor of the Year, having won gold at both the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games.
Page has held senior roles in international sailing administration. He was previously head of media at World Sailing and chief of Olympic Sailing at US Sailing. He currently serves as a director of Australian Sailing and was commodore of Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club between 2021 and 2023.
Page is due to start in late July, taking over from outgoing CEO Ben Houston. In a statement, Australian Sailing acknowledged Houston’s contribution and leadership over the past six years.
Australian Sailing president Shevaun Bruland says: “We are delighted to appoint Malcolm as CEO. His deep understanding of our sport, passion for sailing at all levels and demonstrated leadership in national and international settings make him the ideal person to lead Australian Sailing into its next chapter.
“He has the vision and energy to continue the implementation of our Sailing 2032 strategic plan and to strengthen our sport’s presence in communities across Australia.”
Page, an eight-time world champion, says: “It is an honour and a privilege to return to the peak body that really shaped my career, and to serve a sport that means so much to me.”
“I have loved the sport since I was seven years old, and I still love it today. Like all sports, we have challenges and opportunities on the road ahead, and I am committed to working closely with clubs, members, volunteers and partners to grow sailing at every level – from grassroots participation to Olympic success at Brisbane 2032. Together, we can ensure sailing remains an inclusive, exciting and sustainable sport for generations to come.
“I can’t wait to get involved and work with the community to build the sport moving forward.”
