The Boards of the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) and Manly United Football Club (MUFC) are delighted to announce the appointment of Vicki Halpin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Vicki has extensive leadership experience in business & marketing strategy, project management, branding, stakeholder & people management, media relations, sponsorship, and events. A Northern Beaches local, Vicki has had a 24 year career with the multinational firm Lendlease. Her sponsorship experience extends to working with organisations such as Surf Life Saving Australia, GWS Giants, and the NSW Women’s cricket team.
MWFA Chairman David Wilson said:
“The MWFA and MUFC Boards are thrilled that Vicki has agreed to join the organisation and helped to cement the recent growth across all levels of the game on the Northern Beaches, particularly given that the MWFA now has more than 20,000 participants and is the largest association in Football NSW.”
The interview process identified many candidates that would have been outstanding CEOs, but Vicki’s blend of significant corporate knowledge, experience, and passion for football, including as a committee member at Narrabeen FC, made her selection as CEO the obvious choice.
With the recent growth in the sport, particularly in women’s football, and the ongoing evolution of the MUFC elite pathway programs, we are in an exciting period for football on the Northern Beaches. The MWFA and MUFC have recently commenced the development of a new strategic plan to ensure our football ecosystem continues to evolve as the most successful and cohesive in NSW. We believe Vicki is the perfect fit to guide football on the Northern Beaches through this next important phase.
MUFC President Ray Fanning noted:
“Vicki’s appointment provides a significant step forward for MUFC and the MWFA as we look to take this club and football in this area to the next level. Vicki’s extensive experience in leadership, marketing, and brand awareness during her time at Lendlease will provide both entities the opportunity to realise the full value associated with their brands.”
Vicki will join MWFA and MUFC on 4 October 2024. Vicki stated:
“It is an honour to join the MWFA and MUFC as CEO, and I look forward to meeting all the key football stakeholders to ensure the ongoing growth and development of football on the Northern Beaches.
I look forward to working with the MWFA & MUFC Boards, staff, volunteers, and local clubs, to serve the 20,000 plus registered players, and build on the structure & support in place to develop & improve the football experience for all participants.”