Stacey West Steps Down, Falvo Takes Over at Netball Australia

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Sydney News Today, local news powered by AI. Stacey West is stepping down as CEO of Netball Australia at the end of this week, wrapping up her two-and-a-half-year run in the top job. She started back in December 2023, right after the last CEO bounced amid a messy pay-fi with players. This news drops just one week after they locked in a fresh five-year free-to-air TV deal with the Nine Network. West's been with the organization for 16 years, and her exit comes five months after they unveiled their big 10-year growth blueprint called, Made in Netball. That deal kicks off January 1st, 2027, bringing at least two Super Netball matches a week to free TV. Folks are highlighting how solid the sport looks now, with Super Netball smashing crowd, viewership, and membership highs. West called it a labor of love, stressing Netball spot as the top choice for women and girls backed by strong community vibes.

1:00Mark Falvo, who's running the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027, steps in as interim CEO starting Monday. He's already tied with the team, so the switch should be smooth. Netball Australia's chair, praised Falvo's know-how and Aussie in global sports, saying he'll keep the momentum rolling into this new chapter.