Matthew Nicholas

Head of Major Projects and Sustainability, since November 2018

–                 Major Project delivery responsibilities include:

• Biosecurity lead for the Summer 2021 major events program, including Australian Open.
• Ken Rosewall Arena (Sydney) Redevelopment – 50.5M
• Memorial Drive Tennis Centre (Adelaide) Redevelopment – 11M
• Migration to new court resurfacing supply for major events program, including Australian Open.
• Managing host city bidding process for the brand new ATP Cup.
• COMPPS Steering Committee (the seven major AU professional and participation sports).

–                 Sustainability leadership delivery responsibilities include:

• Implementing formal program of measurement and analysis; carbon impact, waste etc.
• Responsibility for oversight and implementation of TA compliance with United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework.

–                 Previously, Senior Legal Counsel from November 2014.

• Media rights legal lead, including the record deal that saw the Australian Open migrate to Channel Nine as brand new domestic broadcaster.
• Extensive commercial and sports governance advice.

–                 Previously Legal Counsel at Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Lawyer at Lander and Rogers.