Rod McGeoch AO
Outstanding Leader in Business, Law and Sports Administration
He may have risen to prominence as the leader of Sydney's successful Olympics 2000 bid, but Rod McGeoch had a remarkable career at the forefront of business, sports administration and the legal profession. In fact, he has been described as one of Australasia's most influential directors.
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He rose to prominence as the leader of Sydney’s successful Olympics 2000 bid, but Rod McGeoch had a remarkable career at the forefront of business, sports administration and the legal profession. In fact, he has been described as one of Australasia’s most influential directors.
As the leader of Sydney’s successful Olympics 2000 bid, Rod McGeoch AO studied law at the University of Sydney before joining the ABC to forge a long career as a law reporter, commentator and spokesman.
He is an Officer of the Order of Australia. He is also Chairman of Vantage Private Equity Growth Limited, Chairman of Chubb Insurance Australia Ltd, and Director of Corporacion America International S.A.R.L. He was appointed Chairman of Australia Media Co (AMC) in July 2020.
On 1 May 2024 Mr McGeoch was appointed as a Consultant to Big Screen Video Pty Ltd.
In January 2024 Mr McGeoch as appointed a Consultant to CAPTEC and Sydney Investor Professional & Business Networking Group Incorporated (SIPBN). In January 2024 Mr McGeoch was appointed as a Member of the Heritage Committee NSW. Mr McGeoch is a Director of Destination NSW.
Rod is a former Chairman of the Committee for Sydney and plays a leading role in a variety of cultural, community and welfare organisations. He was also President of the Law Society of New South Wales and Director of Ramsay Health Care Limited. He has published two best-selling books: McGeoch and The Bid.
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- Alternative Thinking
- Commitment to Excellence
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- Myths and Truisms of Winning
- The Secrets of Success
- Thriving in a Competitive Environment
