Orienteering NSW is pleased to announce Michael Ridley-Smith has joined the board as Marketing Director, focusing on marketing and promotion activities.
Michael, a member of Garingal for three years, has come to orienteering later in life and wants others to experience the same joy he has found through our sport.
"I'm about encouraging people to get out and be fit in the outdoors," he said. "For me, the competitive aspect makes it very enjoyable, but first and foremost it's the challenge of the course and the sense of community before, during and after."
Michael trained as a lawyer but spent many years rotating through roles at an oil company and most recently was a senior marketing executive for Caltex. He's currently working for himself as a consultant.
On behalf of all orienteers, the Board welcomes Michael and also thanks Ian Miller for his outstanding service as Planning Director. Ian has stepped down after four years of tireless work co-ordinating the annual events calendar and driving the strategic plan, both of which have put ONSW in a great position for further growth.
