Board Members

Dr. Martin Schlegel

Chair

Martin has 25 years international experience in the sports and recreation industry across novel materials, technology and R&D commercialisation. His ASTN work focuses on startup programs, content delivery, export growth programs and global partnerships with other clusters of innovation. Martin previously worked on major sports infrastructure projects across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA, including sports surfacing projects for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Prior to his engagement in Australasia, Martin worked in various positions in the USA and Asia including executive management positions in business information technology, quality management, engineering and business M&A.

Angela Dahlke

Board Member

Angela Dahlke (B.Sc.(Hons), M. Laws, M. Bus., Registered Patent & Trade Mark Attorney (AU, NZ) brings a wealth of strategic cross-sector experience, insight, and multi-disciplinary expertise to benefit sportstech. She’s adept in harnessing the disruptive potential of STEM for impact - and brings a track-record of success in innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, and brand/IP management.

Lisa Hasker OAM

Board Member

Lisa Hasker was previously the CEO of Vicsport – the peak body for sport and active recreation in the state, working closely with the Victorian Government to get more people engaging in sport. Lisa has over 25 years of industry knowledge and experience working for various sporting organisations in senior leadership roles including Basketball Australia and Victorian Institute of Sport. She has also held board positions at Athletes for Hope, AFL SportsReady Foundation, Shooting Australia, Athletics Victoria and Australian Sponsorship Marketing Association. Lisa is passionate about supporting the future of women on boards through Change Our Game and improving inclusion and diversity in sport.

Ron Gauci

Board Member

Ron Gauci GAICD is a business executive, chairman, consultant and keynote speaker across various industries including ICT, sport, finance, education and property. Some of his previous roles include positions such as CEO of the peak ICT industry body, AIIA, CEO at FedSquare, CEO and MD of Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club, and CEO Melbourne Polytechnic (Formerly NMIT). Ron has also held senior positions in some of the largest multinational and domestic technology organisations including Telstra, IBM, Microsoft and Verizon. He has extensive Board experience including Chairman of Vicsport and Board of Governors for the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). He is currently the Managing Director of DB Results, which is one of Australia’s largest privately owned consulting organisations.