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PGA APPOINTS KIRKMAN NEW CEO
The PGA of Australia has announced that Gavin Kirkman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer .
Peter O ’ Malley , Chairman of the PGA Board highlighted this appointment as particularly noteworthy as Gavin Kirkman comes from within golfing ’ s and the organisation ’ s ranks . Gavin is a long serving PGA employee having been CEO of PGA Queensland from 2002 – 2007 and the PGA ’ s National Chief Membership Officer for the past six years .
“ Gavin is a long term , dedicated and highly regarded PGA executive who understands all aspects of the game and who we appointed as Interim Joint CEO in January this year with Stuart Hergt , PGA CFO , who is an integral part of the association and assumes his current role on the senior executive team with added responsibilities .
“ Gavin and this new leadership team represents great continuity , industry knowledge and experience which is critical to delivering to the membership strong playing , employment and business outcomes ,” Peter O ’ Malley said .
Commenting on his appointment Gavin said , “ It is an honour and privilege to lead the PGA , an organisation with a rich history and legacy dating back to 1911 .” “ Australian golf on the world stage is celebrating great success and we can be very proud of the achievements of our current touring professionals who are making news every day .
“ My intention is to continue to develop opportunities for these members and drive a tournament and event strategy that ensures confidence across government and commercial sectors in the best interests of our partners , our professionals and the game here and overseas ,” Kirkman said .
Gavin has great knowledge of the game and the industry . His past experience includes senior executive roles with globally recognised companies , Panasonic , Club Corp , Morgan Stanley and most recently , RACV .
Gavin ’ s appointment comes following the successful completion by Brian Thorburn of his two three year contracted terms last month .
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