Dr Lisa Gowthorp

Chair - Director - Member elected, 2020-current

Lisa is an Associate Professor of Sport Management at Bond University, and the Associate Dean of External Engagement in the Business School.

Lisa has previously worked in high performance sport for over 12 years, with organisations such as the NSWIS, the AIS, Gymnastics Australia and Australian Canoeing. She has managed sport teams at World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Lisa is passionate about high performance sport, governance and policy and undertakes research in these areas. She is also a Director of Paddle Australia, and Vice-President of SMAANZ (Sport Management Australia and New Zealand).

Lisa continually consults with industry on governance issues and sport policy.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy – Griffith University
Master of International Sport Management – Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Education (PD/H/PE) – Newcastle University