By Duncan Mackay

Anthony Moore has been appointed the new chief executive of Basketball Australia ©Basketball AustraliaBasketball Australia has appointed Anthony Moore as its new chief executive, replacing former New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally who stood down in April, they announced today. 


Moore, currently general manager of participation and sustainable sports at the Australian Sports Commission, has worked for elite sporting organisations for more than 20 years, including the NBA, Cricket Australia and AFL clubs St Kilda and Richmond. 

He is due to begin his new role on October 13.

Basketball Australia chairman Scott Derwin claimed more than 130 people applied for the top job, vacated by Keneally after less than two years.

"Ultimately, Anthony's strong commercial background during his time with organisations such as the NBA, Cricket Australia and the Richmond and St Kilda Football Clubs was what set him apart from the rest," he said.

"Anthony's demonstrated commercial and strategic nous will be crucial for Basketball Australia as we look to secure stronger non-government revenue streams.

"On top of that, Anthony has an intimate knowledge of our sport and our stakeholders thanks to his own experience in basketball administration and his personal passion for the game.

"Anthony will bring innovative thinking and strong leadership to the organisation as we continue to attract commercial support, bolster grassroots participation and strengthen our relationships with stakeholders and our fans."

The Basketball Australia Board granted Keneally leave of absence for six months in January to deal with a private matter, but she stepped down in April to spend more time with her family.

Kristina Keneally stood down as chief executive of Basketball Australia in April to spend more time with her family ©Basketball AustraliaKristina Keneally stood down as chief executive of Basketball Australia in April to spend more time with her family ©Basketball Australia

"Anthony's demonstrated commercial and strategic nous will be crucial for Basketball Australia as we look to secure stronger non-government revenue streams," Derwin said .

"On top of that, Anthony has an intimate knowledge of our sport and our stakeholders thanks to his own experience in basketball administration and his personal passion for the game."

Moore said his aim was to make sure basketball is the "sport of choice" for Australian families.

"Australian basketball has a wonderful heritage both here in Australia as well as internationally and I look forward to telling our story to new players, our existing players and fans and importantly to corporate Australia," he said. 

"Together with our colleagues throughout the entire Australian basketball community, our key task is to continue the growth of the sport at the community level to ensure that basketball remains everyone's game.

"I'm sure that our players and coaches at all levels, as well as our volunteers and administrators throughout the sport, are excited as I am about the next wave of young Australian players who wear the green and gold on the international stage."