Scott McDonald

- Lead venue and football operations across all programs, managing 500+ players and 80 staff.
- Managed budgets, compliance reporting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Negotiated contracts with sponsors, suppliers, and staff, ensuring value for money, compliance, and sustainability.
- Delivered commercial growth and sustainable operations through sponsorship, apparel, hospitality, and digital engagement.
- Oversaw WHS, accreditation, and safety compliance for major fixtures.

• - Designed and implemented high-performance strategies, policies, and procedures.
• - Oversaw multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based programs.
• - Reported on performance outcomes to executive leadership.

• - Provided leadership to senior squads while integrating a whole-of-club playing philosophy.
• - Mentored and developed coaches through structured professional development programs.
• - Delivered competitive success alongside long-term player development outcomes.

• - Designed and implemented football curriculum for ages 6–18.
• - Enhanced participation and aligned school programs with professional pathways.
• - Built partnerships with parents, staff, and stakeholders.

• - Analyst, host, commentator across UEFA, FIFA, EPL, and A-League events.
• - First-hand exposure to major tournament operations and logistics.

• Career spanning over 20 years with more than 600 professional appearances and 200 goals across Europe and Australia.
• Earned over 25 senior caps for the Australian National team (Socceroos) in FIFA World Cup qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup competitions.
• Captained Australia at all youth international levels, gaining early leadership experience and exposure to global tournaments.
• Represented Celtic FC, Motherwell, Middlesbrough, Millwall, Southampton, Brisbane Roar, and Western United in the English Premier League, Scottish Premiership, and A-League.
• Featured in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup against elite European opposition.