Directors

Five-time Olympian Natalie Cook has spent a life-time harnessing and championing the transformative power of sport. A board director, sport strategist, and influential businesswoman, Nat’s experiences and insights allow her to apply a unique sport lens to her professional pursuits.

Barton is the President of the Creative Brisbane Collab. and a Director of QMusic (Queensland’s music industry association). He has executive management experience spanning more than 35 years and company director experience of more than 22 years.

With over two decades of experience across corporate and government sectors including strategic brand, marketing, market growth, stakeholder engagement, media and communication roles for organisations such as Allens Linklaters, Thiess and Department of Innovation, Tourism and the Commonwealth Games.

William is a Chartered Accountant and Partner at BDO within the Business Services Division with a wealth of experience working with high-profile organisations. He is dedicated to driving positive change in sport and supporting professional athletes to protect their financial welfare during and beyond their careers.

Ingrid is a seasoned major event professional and sport administrator with over 25 years’ experience. She has worked across Australia and internationally in the United Kingdom, Europe, China, and Middle East working with all levels of government, community, public and private sectors and international, national and state sporting organisations.  Having developed a strong network and project management skills across diverse multi-functional and cultural environments, has gained her extensive knowledge in developing collaborative multi-stakeholder governance structures, strategic plans, and operational procedures that drive long term sustainable outcomes and operational success. 

Her experience ranges from working on and with: Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Rugby World Cup, FIFA World Cup, World Aquatics, Swimming Australia, Queensland Rugby Union, Suncorp Stadium, Qatar National Convention Centre, Tourism and Events Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland, Study Queensland,  and more.