Andrew Purchas OAM

Andrew Purchas OAM

Member

Andrew Purchas OAM is an accomplished sportsman, sports administrator, board director, and senior executive with experience working with large multinationals, technology start-ups, and not-for-profit organisations in Australia and the USA.

Andrew has represented NSW in both rugby and rowing. He founded Australia’s first gay and inclusive rugby team, the Sydney Convicts, and served as either Chair or Vice Chair of International Gay Rugby for 15 years. In 2015, he co-founded the Pride in Sport program, the world's first membership-based program assisting sporting organisations with their gender and sexuality diversity.

Andrew has held senior executive roles with numerous organisations including McDonald’s Australia and Westpac, where he was Chief Security Officer. He is currently a director of the University of Sydney Sports Association and vice-chair of its Finance Audit and Risk Committee. Andrew also chairs the Finance and Audit Committee of ACON Ltd and served as its Vice President for 15 years.