Stephens Changes Roles
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Basketball New Zealand has today announced that chief executive Dale Stephens will be changing roles within the organization.
With the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men being scheduled for Auckland in July, Stephens will transfer his promotional and media skills to the BBNZ legacy programme set up in conjunction with that tournament.
“There is a critical requirement for the sport to promote this event and work with the world body in a way that provides a lasting benefit to basketball in New Zealand,” said BBNZ president John Gallaher.
“Our board is pleased that Dale will be working with this legacy programme, which will be an integral part of the championship.”
Stephens joined Basketball New Zealand in January 2008 with a background in the police and business management. His new title will be BBNZ legacy project special advisor to the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men.
“Strategically, this is a great opportunity to promote the sport nationally and internationally,” said Stephens. “I am really excited to take on this important piece of work.
“For some time now, I have had to balance heavy work and travel commitments, This gives me the opportunity to really focus on this key area for the sport, while giving back some time to my family.”
The BBNZ board will begin the search for a new chief executive next month.
