Kereyn Smith

Chair: Kereyn Smith, CNZM, is a Director and Consultant, with significant experience and a proven track record in governance, leadership and executive roles within New Zealand and internationally.  These roles span sport, education, government and non-Government and include oversight of complex global projects. She is an acclaimed leader and trusted mentor across various settings and sectors.

Kereyn is presently providing advisory, consulting and leadership services, including being an Expert Advisor for Portas, a premier global management company dedicated to sport and physical activity.

In a governance capacity, Kereyn was a Vice President of the Commonwealth Games Federation and on International Olympic Committee (IOC) Commissions, notably the IOC Evaluation Commission responsible for selecting the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Host City. She served as Vice President of International Netball following her work as Chair of Netball New Zealand.   She has also been a Trustee of the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Council Member of the University of Otago and Director of the Highlanders Rugby Franchise, amongst other roles.

Kereyn was CEO of the New Zealand Olympic Committee for three Olympiads, following her time as CEO of the New Zealand Academy of Sport – South Island.

Kereyn was named a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sports governance in the 2023 New Years Honors.