Jake Piper
Wellington,,New Zealand
Summary
Accomplished sports management professional with time spent in a Professional Football Club, National Sporting Body, Regional Sports Organisation and International Sports Confederation.
Most recently the Head of Football Operations at Wellington Phoenix FC during a huge change period that saw the club have their most successful season on and off the pitch with both the men's and women's having their highest ever league finish with multi-million dollars in player sales to follow that was representative of the implemented football strategy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Football Operations
Wellington Phoenix FC
02.2023 - Current
Overseeing and responsible for the operational running of the Wellington Phoenix Football Department (A-Leagues and Academy programmes). Inclusive of all football operations administration, scheduling, team travel and logistics, regulatory and compliance requirements, managing the club's football budget, and assisting the Director of Football with recruitment, retention and contracting matters.
Men's National Competitons Manager
New Zealand Football
03.2020 - 02.2023
Responsible for the strategic planning, organization, and execution of NZF's national men's football competitions and tournaments, including the National League. This role involved overseeing all aspects of competition management to ensure successful event delivery and adherence to high standards in pressured situations. Working collaboratively with football clubs, Federations, sponsors, and other stakeholders we implemented a period of significant change management and navigated the country's highest participation sport during Covid-19.
Competitions Manager
Oceania Football Confederation
10.2019 - 02.2020
General Coordinator - OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2019 (New Caledonia), OFC Futsal Champions League 2019 (New Zealand), OFC Champions League Qualifying 2020 (New Zealand) & OFC Champions League Group B 2020 (Vanuatu)
Federation Development Officer
Capital Football Federation
01.2015 - 05.2019
Working across Operations, Competitions, Football Development and Futsal Departments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Policy, Economics & Management
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ12.2017
High School Diploma -
Onslow College
Wellington, NZ12.2014
Skills
- Budget Oversight
- Strategic planning and execution
- Leadership Qualities
- Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Management
- Resource Allocation
- Excellent Communication
Favourite Quote
Greek Proverb - 'Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.'
Timeline
Head of Football Operations
Wellington Phoenix FC
02.2023 - Current
Men's National Competitons Manager
New Zealand Football
03.2020 - 02.2023
Competitions Manager
Oceania Football Confederation
10.2019 - 02.2020
Federation Development Officer
Capital Football Federation
01.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Policy, Economics & Management
Victoria University of Wellington
High School Diploma -
Onslow College
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