Staff
Kirsty Sharp
Manager, Sports Programme
With over 20 years of dedicated service in the sports sector, Kirsty is a passionate advocate for leveraging sports as a catalyst for positive change.
Her journey has been marked by a diverse range of experiences, from grassroots initiatives at Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti to developing and leading legacy projects for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup at NZRL.
Kirsty's current position as the Programme Manager (Sport) for the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, looks to work with the NZ sports sector to equip more kiwi to thrive in and with Asia.
Asia is increasingly becoming a global force in sport, offering professional leagues, pinnacle events and qualification pathways for our sportspeople. To keep pace with these shifts, the New Zealand sports sector needs to embrace our new playground. Without a doubt Asia will play a role in shaping our country’s sporting future.