Badminton New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Hamilton as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 9 February 2026.
Claire brings over 20 years of experience across the sports and events sector, with senior leadership roles in Auckland Basketball Services, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, New Zealand Football, and national youth development pathways. She has a strong track record in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance, and building high-performance environments.
Badminton New Zealand Board Chair, Ravi Nyayapati, said Claire’s appointment marks an important step forward for the organisation.
“Claire brings a rare combination of strategic clarity, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to community and high-performance sport. We are confident she will provide the leadership needed to drive our next phase of growth and delivery.”
The Board also acknowledges outgoing interim Chief Executive Jane Patterson, ONZM for her leadership and stability for the organisation.
Claire will begin her role in February and will lead the implementation of Badminton New Zealand’s new Statement of Strategic Direction.
For further information, please contact: office@badminton.org.nz