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Jerril Rechter AM

With an executive-level career spanning over 20 years, Jerril is known as an innovator, a leader and an influencer. Prior to joining Basketball Australia Jerril was the CEO of VicHealth and led a transformation of the organisation in its approach to promoting health, well-being, sport and physical activity.

Her breadth of career experience spans high-level stakeholder management in many complex environments, including local, state and federal government, peak state, national and international health and sporting bodies, together with local and national media outlets.

Jerril has embedded innovation at the centre of organisations she has worked with and is interested in shining a light on the impact that sport can have on the lives of an individual and the larger Australian community. She brings a strong sense of enthusiasm to engage with players, fans, and fellow basketball association bodies in Australia, with a personal passion and interest in basketball and its important role in connecting with women and men, girls and boys across the country.

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