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Encyclopedia > David Gallop
David Gallop talking to the press (footage from The Chaser's War on Everything
David Gallop talking to the press (footage from The Chaser's War on Everything

David Gallop, (born 1965 in Australia) has been the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League since February 2002. Mr Gallop has also been the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation since its inception in 1998. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Chasers War on Everything (often shortened to The War by The Chaser cast) is a satirical television comedy series broadcast on ABC TV in Australia. ... A Chief Executive Officer (CEO), or Chief Executive, is the highest-ranking corporate officer, administrator, corporate administrator, executive, or executive officer, in charge of total management of a corporation, company, organization or agency. ... The National Rugby League (sometimes referred to as the Telstra Premiership for sponsorship purposes) is a professional competition for rugby league clubs in Australia and New Zealand, and is Australasias primary rugby league competition. ... The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) is the world governing body for the sport of rugby league. ...


David grew up in Canberra and moved to Sydney to attend university in 1984. A law graduate and a former first grade cricketer, David first became involved in Rugby League as Legal Affairs Manager for Super League in 1995. For other uses, see Canberra (disambiguation). ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... For the insect, see Cricket (insect). ... Rugby league football is a full-contact team sport played by two teams of thirteen on a rectangular grass field. ... Super League was a rugby league competition that was held in Australia in 1997. ...


Having previously acted as the NRL’s Director of Legal and Business Affairs, he has been closely involved in all key decisions involving the game since the NRL’s inception in late 1997.


Since taking over as Chief Executive, he has seen the game enjoy increased financial stability at club level, closer on-field competition through the effective policing of the salary cap, strong commercial growth and record crowd figures for three years running.


He was voted the New South Wales Sports Administrator of the Year in 2002. Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $305,437 (1st)  - Product per capita  $45,153/person (4th) Population (End of March 2006)  - Population  6,817,100 (1st)  - Density  8. ...


In 2006 he was voted the Australian Sports Administrator of the year at the Confederation of Australian Sport Awards.


David is 41 years old and is married with two children.


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Preceded by
David Moffett
National Rugby League CEO
2002-
Succeeded by
Incumbent

 

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