Jane Fernandez

Jane led Football Australia’s successful bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, one of the world’s largest international sporting events. Following the success of the bid, Jane was appointed COO (Australia) for the tournament where she has been driving the successful delivery of the biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup in history. Previously, Jane was Head of Sport for the Australian Olympic Committee managing key aspects of Australia's participation in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and Tournament Director of the AFC Asian Cup 2015. Her career in major sports events spans more than 20 years and includes the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Jane is passionate about the power of sport and major sports events to drive social change and to leave a positive legacy.