David Gallop

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David Gallop talking to the press (footage from The Chaser's War on Everything

David Gallop, (born 1965 in Australia) has been the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League since February 2002. Mr Gallop has also been the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation since its inception in 1998.

David grew up in Canberra and moved to Sydney to attend university in 1984. 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.

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 late 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.

He was voted the New South Wales Sports Administrator of the Year in 2002.

In 2006 he was voted the Australian Sports Administrator of the year at the Confederation of Australian Sport Awards.

David is 41 years old and is married with two children.