With 17 amazing applicants for the role, we took our time to ensure we found people who we believe will contribute effectively and thoughtfully to the Capital Football Board. Thank you to Richard Kerr-Bell (NZF) and Jim Ellis (Sport NZ) for their time on the selection panel. I am therefore excited to introduce our three newly appointed Board members.

Carly Drury has been serving on the Board for the last two years as a co-opted member, and in that time has been an astute and intelligent contributor to the Board. She has been on the Finance and Risk Committee and her background in Human Resources has meant asking key questions and giving excellent advice. Carly brings a strong focus of working collaboratively alongside leadership teams to support the delivery of business outcomes. We are thrilled to have her continue with the Board as an appointed member.

Fazleen Ismail has two teenagers who have played football since they were 5, with a daughter who has played for the Capital U18 football team and U15 futsal team. Fazleen is particularly interested in the women’s game and will bring a passion for diversity, equity and inclusion. Fazleen is currently a Director at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, is a qualified economist and has a strong background in governance, strategy, diversity, equity and inclusion leadership. With her extensive knowledge and experience, we believe she will bring a valuable perspective to the Board.

John Murdoch has been involved with football for over 40 years, he has played, coached, and refereed the game and found joy, friendship and challenge in all parts of the ‘beautiful game’. He is a secondary school principal, who has stepped into struggling schools and turned around participation, NCEA results and whanau engagement. We are excited to have his unique perspective and skill set around the Board, particularly bringing a youth and school perspective. John has knowledge and experience with young people who are at the fringes of engagement and participation, and a strong understanding of Māori and Pacific cultures, as well as vulnerable and previously marginalised communities. 

I am sure all three will add more diversity and unique perspectives to a Board that is already working successfully and harmoniously for the football community of greater Wellington.

Article added: Tuesday 03 September 2024