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Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as an interim Chief Executive Officer of Asia Rugby.

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Benjamin has been with Asia Rugby since May 2016 and will continue to also look after the development portfolio since he has played a key role in the growth and development of rugby across Asia.

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Leading up to the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan 2019, Benjamin headed the ‘Asia 1 Million‘ project that proved to be a game-changer for the sport across the world\u2019s most populous continent. Consequently, it emerged that 2.25 million new rugby participants had taken up the sport in Asia, over 40% of which were women.

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Besides the development portfolio, Ben has also been involved in and provided support to many Asia Rugby committees, including the Gender Equity, Ethics and Governance, Advisory and Athletes committees.

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\u201cI am delighted at the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as the interim CEO,” stated Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai on the occasion, “his long service to rugby in Asia is known by all, and his appointment will ensure proper business stability and sustainable refining processes during the transitional phase of Asia Rugby as we go through an ongoing reforms processes initiated by the Executive Committee\u201d

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“I would like to thank my Vice President Mr Vela Tan, who is leading an independent Reform Commission to help ensure that Asia Rugby’s principles of equality, transparency and accountability are adhered to in all aspects of the continental body and have a positive meaningful impact throughout the current office term until after Paris 2024″

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On his appointment, Benjamin van Rooyen commented: \u201cI am delighted and humbled to be asked to take over as Acting CEO. I believe in the potential of rugby in Asia. I have seen growth and development and I have seen rugby being played in places that have never seen any organized sport. Asia Rugby is at a critical stage, and I look forward to doing my part.”

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The post Benjamin van Rooyen Appointed Asia Rugby Interim CEO appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as an interim Chief Executive Officer of Asia Rugby.\nBenjamin has been with Asia Rugby since May 2016 and will continue to also look after the development portfolio since he has played a key role in the growth and development of rugby across Asia.\nLeading up to the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan 2019, Benjamin headed the ‘Asia 1 Million‘ project that proved to be a game-changer for the sport across the world\u2019s most populous continent. Consequently, it emerged that 2.25 million new rugby participants had taken up the sport in Asia, over 40% of which were women.\n\nBesides the development portfolio, Ben has also been involved in and provided support to many Asia Rugby committees, including the Gender Equity, Ethics and Governance, Advisory and Athletes committees.\n\u201cI am delighted at the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as the interim CEO,” stated Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai on the occasion, “his long service to rugby in Asia is known by all, and his appointment will ensure proper business stability and sustainable refining processes during the transitional phase of Asia Rugby as we go through an ongoing reforms processes initiated by the Executive Committee\u201d\n“I would like to thank my Vice President Mr Vela Tan, who is leading an independent Reform Commission to help ensure that Asia Rugby’s principles of equality, transparency and accountability are adhered to in all aspects of the continental body and have a positive meaningful impact throughout the current office term until after Paris 2024″\nOn his appointment, Benjamin van Rooyen commented: \u201cI am delighted and humbled to be asked to take over as Acting CEO. I believe in the potential of rugby in Asia. I have seen growth and development and I have seen rugby being played in places that have never seen any organized sport. Asia Rugby is at a critical stage, and I look forward to doing my part.”\nFacebook @Asia.Rugby\u00a0\u00a0\nThe post Benjamin van Rooyen Appointed Asia Rugby Interim CEO appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-15T15:03:09+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-15T15:03:09+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ben.jpg", "tags": [ "Asia Rugby CEO", "Benjamin van Rooyen", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=6862", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2020/02/22/asia-rugby-ceo-appointment/", "title": "Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of a new CEO", "content_html": "

Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Asia Rugby CEO, Mr Johny \"AsiaStavrinou.\u00a0Johny is the founder and previous President of Cyprus Rugby and has previously served as CEO / Commercial Manager of a number of international companies.

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\u201cWe are fortunate to have someone of\u00a0Mr Johny Stavrinou\u2019s\u00a0calibre and experience step up to lead the executive scene of Asia Rugby,\u201d said Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai, announcing the appointment of the new Asia Rugby CEO.

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\u201cWe are at a critical moment and require a renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategic and action planning to take advantage of the massive opportunity created by the momentum of Japan successfully hosting the first\u00a0Rugby World Cup in Asia, and leading up to Japan hosting the Summer Olympics ahead\u201d

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he added. \u201cJohny\u00a0has a proven track record, and with the support of Asia Rugby executive committee and fraternity we are looking forward to a new era for Asia Rugby under my three principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability\u201d said Asia Rugby President.

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The overall key areas that the new CEO will have the responsibility to deliver in include, but are not limited to: Budgeting and Commercial operations; Governance and Compliance of member Unions Competitions across the Region; and, Development of the Game.

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A high-powered CEO selection committee was set up by Al Dhalai to find the key person based on the three principles above-mentioned.

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The committee consisted of the Asia Rugby President; two Asia Rugby Vice Presidents, Mr Fawzi Khawaja and Mr Vela Tan; Asia Rugby Representative to the World Rugby Council Mr Terence Khoo; and, Mr Ridzal Saat World Rugby Services Manager Asia.

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\u201cI would like to thank all the applicants, especially the five short-listed candidates who took time out to meet us in person in Dubai on 14-2-2020; I\u00a0would also like to thank the Committee for their honesty, advice and due diligence on this important practice throughout the selection process.

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\u201cJohny shall be based in Dubai and commences work with us in mid-March 2020. I know that all Asia Rugby member unions shall all give Johny full support in his new role at this exciting period for Asia Rugby,\u201d concluded al Dhalai.

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The post Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of a new CEO appeared first on Asia Rugby.

\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Asia Rugby CEO, Mr Johny Stavrinou.\u00a0Johny is the founder and previous President of Cyprus Rugby and has previously served as CEO / Commercial Manager of a number of international companies.\n\u201cWe are fortunate to have someone of\u00a0Mr Johny Stavrinou\u2019s\u00a0calibre and experience step up to lead the executive scene of Asia Rugby,\u201d said Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai, announcing the appointment of the new Asia Rugby CEO.\n\u201cWe are at a critical moment and require a renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategic and action planning to take advantage of the massive opportunity created by the momentum of Japan successfully hosting the first\u00a0Rugby World Cup in Asia, and leading up to Japan hosting the Summer Olympics ahead\u201d\nhe added. \u201cJohny\u00a0has a proven track record, and with the support of Asia Rugby executive committee and fraternity we are looking forward to a new era for Asia Rugby under my three principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability\u201d said Asia Rugby President.\nThe overall key areas that the new CEO will have the responsibility to deliver in include, but are not limited to: Budgeting and Commercial operations; Governance and Compliance of member Unions Competitions across the Region; and, Development of the Game.\nA high-powered CEO selection committee was set up by Al Dhalai to find the key person based on the three principles above-mentioned.\n\nThe committee consisted of the Asia Rugby President; two Asia Rugby Vice Presidents, Mr Fawzi Khawaja and Mr Vela Tan; Asia Rugby Representative to the World Rugby Council Mr Terence Khoo; and, Mr Ridzal Saat World Rugby Services Manager Asia.\n\u201cI would like to thank all the applicants, especially the five short-listed candidates who took time out to meet us in person in Dubai on 14-2-2020; I\u00a0would also like to thank the Committee for their honesty, advice and due diligence on this important practice throughout the selection process.\n\u201cJohny shall be based in Dubai and commences work with us in mid-March 2020. I know that all Asia Rugby member unions shall all give Johny full support in his new role at this exciting period for Asia Rugby,\u201d concluded al Dhalai.\n \nThe post Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of a new CEO appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2020-02-22T05:57:00+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-17T09:53:42+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/head-CEO.jpg", "tags": [ "Asia Rugby CEO", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "#MyRugbyMoment", "News", "World Rugby", "Jobs" ] } ] }