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Mr Knight therefore played a significant role in the first phase of development of Sydney Olympic Park.

Since leaving Parliament, Mr Knight has provided advice to a range of organisations, especially in the infrastructure, property and energy sectors, and has advised both the Greek Government and the Organising Committee on preparations for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

Mr Knight joined the Board of the Authority in July 2007.

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Mr Baffsky, a solicitor, has been associated with the Accor Group since 1993, with his appointment as Chairman of Accor Asia Pacific. In particular, Mr Baffsky oversaw the construction of the Novotel at Sydney Olympic Park, the first of the Accor Group’s four hotels now located within the Park.

Stepping down from the day to day running of the Group in 2008, Mr Baffsky brings a keen understanding of the convention, exhibition and hospitality industry to the Board.

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Mr Coates is President of the Australian Olympic Committee Inc, Vice President of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport and a Member of the Council of the International Rowing Federation (FISA). He is a Member of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee and its Juridical, TV Rights & New Media and 2012 London Games Co-ordination Commissions.

Mr Coates is a Lawyer, Deputy Chairman of David Jones Limited, Chairman of William Inglis & Son Ltd and a Member of the Grant Samuel Advisory Board.

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Mr Cowin is Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd, which owns Hungry Jack’s nationally and Kentucky Fried Chicken in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Mr Cowin is a Director of Network Ten and BridgeClimb.

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Ms Ellis is a Member of the Australian Sports Commission and sits on a number of boards, including the New South Wales Institute of Sport and the former NSW State Sports Centre Trust.

Ms Ellis is a former captain of the Australian netball team, a prominent media personality and sports commentator.

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Mr Fitzgerald has a 45 year association with sports management, particularly rugby league, including as a player with Parramatta and administrator at a local, national and international level.

Mr Fitzgerald has also been CEO of Parramatta Leagues Club, a Parramatta Council Alderman, a Parramatta Stadium Trustee, and brings to the Board a deep knowledge of sports management at all levels.

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Mr Marsh has more than 30 years experience in the public and private sectors across precinct and facilities management, event management, and construction and development.

Mr Marsh’s previous roles have included Deputy Director-General (Office of Public Works and Services) of the NSW Department of Commerce, CEO of the Darling Harbour Authority and Commissioner for NSW, World Expo 1988.

Mr Marsh has also held senior roles in the NSW Premier’s Department, Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Olympic Coordination Authority and the Arena Management Group of Companies.

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