Katie Sadleir

Catherine Anne Grant Sadleir (born 14 August 1964) is a New Zealand sports executive and former synchronised swimmer.

Biography Sadleir was born in Torphins, Scotland, to Australian and Scottish parents. The family emigrated to Canada, then, when she was 16, moved to New Zealand and settled in Lower Hutt.

Sadleir first participated in synchronised swimming when she was living in Canada, aged 8, and represented the country in the sport. and in the women's duet, Katie and Lynette finished 12th. She was the Assistant Chef de Mission for the New Zealand team at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria. Sadleir is the first woman to hold the position.

In the 2024 King's Birthday Honours, Sadleir was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sports governance and women.

Sadleir has completed a master's degree on swimming at Victoria University of Wellington.

In November 2025, Commonwealth Sport's general assembly confirmed Ahmedabad, India, as host of the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, after its executive board had recommended the city over a rival bid from Nigeria the previous month. Sadleir said: "Today's recommendation is strategically important for the future of the Commonwealth Sport movement. It builds on the platform that Glasgow 2026 will provide and sets a clear direction for the years ahead." The number of sports at the 2030 Games is expected to rise to between 15 and 18.

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