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SANZAR begins search for CEO- 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00

SANZAR, the South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby Unions joint venture, has begun the search for a permanent chief executive officer – with the role being advertised in all three countries.

The creation of the new role follows a review of SANZAR’s management structures last year.

The new CEO will head up the Sydney-based organisation to manage and develop the Super Rugby and Tri Nations tournaments.

The CEO will report to SANZAR’s Executive Committee and will be charged with driving a strategic growth plan across multiple countries and improving SANZAR’s operational effectiveness.

Current Sanzar and New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew, said this was a milestone for the rugby venture as it evolves not only its competitions but also its organisational structures to a new level during 2010.

‘The SANZAR joint venture has been incredibly successful through the cooperation of the three Unions which have rotated the secretariat responsibilities up until this year. With the expansion of the competitions from 2011, it is timely to move to an independent, permanent executive that can focus exclusively on driving Super Rugby and the Tri Nations competitions,’ said Tew.

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