COMPPS
Friday 27 February 2026
Statement on Craig Tiley appointment
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today thanked Craig Tiley for his service following the announcement of his appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the United States Tennis Association, which will take place later this year.
Tiley has been on the board of COMPPS for thirteen years, the last six as chair. This included leading the organisation during the challenges to sport at all levels presented by the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Speaking on behalf of the board, Andrew Abdo, CEO of the National Rugby League congratulated Tiley on his appointment to this global, prestigious role:
"Craig's appointment is a testament to his exceptional abilities as a leader. As CEO of Tennis Australia and Chair of the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports, Craig has led with innovation, professionalism and integrity. He has made a significant contribution to COMPPS, facilitating a collaborative and constructive dialogue amongst the member sports, which has enabled a strong collective voice to stakeholders," Abdo said.
Under COMPPS' rules of association, the chair is elected from amongst the CEOs of the seven member sports. An announcement of the new chair will be made in the coming months allowing for a smooth transition.
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) is the united voice of Australia's seven major professional and participation sports:
Each of these organisations is the governing body and custodian of a major professional sport in Australia. They are not-for-profit bodies and are responsible for the long-term development and sustainability of their sport in Australia.
COMPPS CEOs Meeting in Canberra, on 24 May 2017
with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull
L-R (above): David Gallop (FFA), James Sutherland (CA), Malcolm Speed AO (Executive Director, COMPPS), Marne Fechner (NA), Kate Palmer (ASC), Gillon McLachlan (AFL), Craig Tiley (TA), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Todd Greenberg (NRL), Bill Pulver (RA)
COMPPS members provide a wide range of public benefits through a self-funding business model. The vast majority of their revenue is devoted to enhancing, promoting and developing sport for all Australians. Sport is entrenched in the Australian way of life and plays a major role in the economic and social health of the Australian community.
The role of COMPPS is to provide a collective response on behalf of its member sports where their interests are aligned. Where the sports have a common interest, COMPPS responds with a collective submission.
COMPPS' Mandate
- Sport is the "glue" that holds Australia together.
- We are a sports loving nation and we pride ourselves on our sporting performances.
- Sport delivers long-term social, health, community and economic benefits as well as national pride and unity.
- The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) consists of the national organisations that are the custodians of Australia's most prominent professional sports: Tennis, Football, Cricket, Rugby Union, Netball, Rugby League and AFL.
- These sports play a huge role in developing, promoting and presenting sport in Australia from the grass roots through to the international level. They are not-for-profit bodies and are responsible for the long-term development and sustainability of their sports. Between them, they have 8.95 million participants and 16,000 clubs.
- COMPPS plays an industry leadership role–
- To harness common issues and represent the interests of the member sports to governments and other relevant bodies;
- To maximize the impact of the sports by combining resources and speaking with one voice;
- To propose sport initiatives that deliver on government outcomes; and
- To stimulate opportunities for innovation and grow the global reputation of Australia as a leading sports nation
- COMPPS is a not-for-profit incorporated association and it is governed by the CEOs of the 7 sports.