Brisbane 2032's Olympic boss and his pickleball conflict
He is in charge of Australian sport's biggest money-pots. But can Brisbane's Olympic boss manage the tensions surrounding the 2032 Games?
In October 2023, Andrew Liveris, the president of the committee organizing the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was seen jogging down an overcast Paris street. The 70-year-old Australian businessman, dressed in a white sports outfit, waved to bystanders and pumped his fist, expressing his excitement for the upcoming Olympics in France.
Liveris, who previously served as the CEO of a US chemical giant, is now tasked with navigating various challenges, including ensuring the Games don't burden taxpayers and managing conflicts of interest due to his majority stake in an emerging professional sports group. While his philosophies supporting minorities and the environment may face resistance from conservative Australia, Liveris remains optimistic about the potential for success in Brisbane, emphasizing the city's growth and its connection to Queensland.
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