Craig Phillips

Craig Phillips (born May 1960) is an Australian sports administrator. In 2015, he was appointed the chief executive officer at Australian Commonwealth Games Association (now known as Commonwealth Games Australia).

Personal Phillips involvement in sport started at a young age and in 1979 he represented Australia at Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships. His educational qualifications include Diploma of Teaching at Australian College of Physical Education from 1978 to 1981 and Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University from 1993 to 1999.

Sports administration career Phillips was employed by the New South Wales Department of Sport and Recreation for eight years before joining the Australian Olympic Committee in 1990. Phillips held senior leadership positions at the Australian Olympic Committee including Technical Director & Director of Sport (1990-2004) and Secretary-General (2005-2014). He was a Board Member of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation.

Recognition 2000 - Olympic Golden Rings Award for services to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games 2021 - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) - For significant service to high-profile sporting organisations through executive roles.