David Gallop
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David Gallop was appointed Chief Executive of the National Rugby League in February 2002.
Having previously acted as the NRL’s Director of Legal and Business Affairs, he has been closely involved in all key decisions involving the game since the NRL’s inception in 1997.
Since taking over as Chief Executive, he has seen the game enjoy increased financial stability at club level, closer on field competition through the effective policing of the salary cap, strong commercial growth and record crowd figures for three years running.
Mr Gallop has also been the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation since its inception in 1998.
In 2006 he was voted the Australian Sports Administrator of the year at the Confederation of Australian Sport Awards.
He was also voted the NSW Sports Administrator of the Year in 2002.
A law graduate and a former first grade cricketer, David first became involved in Rugby League as Legal Affairs Manager for Super League in 1995.
David grew up in Canberra and moved to Sydney to attend university in 1984.
David is 41 years old and is married with two children.
[edit] External links
- Interview on Sunday Program (Channel 9)
- Sydney Morning Herald article
- Australian Institute of Company Directors profile
| Preceded by John Quayle |
National Rugby League CEO 2002- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
