Vanessa Kilner Appointed FASANOC Chief Executive Officer

The Fiji Association of Sports And National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) is delighted to announce that Vanessa Kilner has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Vanessa said she was honoured and grateful to the FASANOC Board for the opportunity to join the leadership team and to build on the great foundation that had already been laid out by some exceptional sports administrators before her.

"I am delighted to have been appointed to lead FASANOC into a new exciting chapter focusing on Athletes and the necessary support systems needed for a step-up performance including administrative services.”

FASANOC President Makarita Lenoa said following an extensive search the Fiji Association of Sports And National Olympic Committee are excited to be welcoming Vanessa Kilner as the new FASANOC CEO.

"She will play a leading role in driving the future strategic direction of FASANOC through the SOL2023 Pacific Games and beyond," she said.

Vanessa will take up the position from her previous role as National Sale & Marketing Manager with Fiji Gas Pte Limited.

She has held leadership positions and has had extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, strategy development and managing teams.

Vanessa has extensive exposure into FASANOC having served as Vice-President on the Board at three different times and at different stages of development, of the organisation.

Born in Suva and raised in Nadi, Vanessa’s early years as an athlete was in the sport of sailing, swimming, triathlon and va’a and her introduction into sports administration was when she became both the Interim Race Director and Venue Manager for va’a at the 2003 Pacific Games held here in Suva.

She also played a very active role during the consultation process with FASANOC member national federations and key stakeholders on the future direction of FASANOC.

She formally took up the FASANOC CEO position at Fiji Olympic House today, Wednesday 22nd March 2023.

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