After overseeing the rapid growth and emergence of triathlon as one of New Zealand’s leading growth sports, CEO Dave Beeche is headed for a new and challenging role – in triathlon.
President of national governing body Triathlon New Zealand (Tri NZ) Garry Boon has today confirmed the departure of CEO Dave Beeche.
Beeche transitions from his role of five years at Tri NZ to the new role as CEO of Triathlon World Champs 2012, where he will oversee the planning and implementation of the World Championships on the Auckland waterfront in October 2012, together with a World Cup in November 2011.
Boon said that while Beeche will be difficult to replace, the silver lining is that he is not lost to the sport.
“Following public advertising for registrations of interest, the board investigated a number of event management options to deliver a World Class event and it was during this process that Dave signalled his interest in taking a lead role in delivery of the events,” Boon noted.
“The board considered the benefits of Dave’s in-depth knowledge of our hosting bid and the associated key relationships he has already developed with key partners and the sport both locally and internationally.
“With these factors in mind we believe the appointment of Dave to the role of CEO of Triathlon World Champs 2012 is a genuine win-win opportunity for TriNZ and Dave.
“Through this arrangement we will retain Dave in the sport for at least another two years whilst Dave will enjoys a new challenge, utilising experience gained at TriNZ through leading the delivery of four Triathlon World Cup events in New Plymouth and our Contact Tri Series, which is now in its 5th year.”
“I’ve absolutely loved my time at Tri NZ and it’s been hugely rewarding to transform it from a largely voluntary run organisation to a professional one that is having a hugely positive impact on the sport,” added Beeche.
“Personal highlights for me over the last five years include establishing a successful national triathlon series, increasing the profile of the sport through things such as the TV show, playing a small part in helping Bevan win a medal in Beijing, and getting Tri NZ onto a solid financial footing which has enabled it to carry out some great sport development initiatives in coaching, youth and the technical side of the sport.
“However, the number one thing that stands out is getting to work with so many great people, all working together to grow the sport. In particular I’d like to acknowledge the dedication and passion shown by the team at Tri NZ, and Garry Boon and the rest of the Board – it’s been fantastic working with such enthusiastic and positive people.
“In addition, sponsors such as Contact, the team at SPARC, and literally hundreds of other participants, volunteers and others working in the sport have made the last five years hugely enjoyable and rewarding.”
