David Findlay Currie CNZM (born 1945) is a New Zealand sports administrator who has been the chef de mission at many international sports events. In the 2009 New Year Honours, Currie was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to sports administration.[1]

Dave Currie in Raglan, March 2020

Career

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Currie has held the following chef de mission posts, mainly for the New Zealand Olympic Committee:

Previously he was the race director of the Ironman Triathlon from 1987 to 1997, the executive director of the Halberg Trust for 17 years from 1988, and the Manager of the New Zealand Black Caps cricket team 2009–11.

He was also chairman of WEL Energy Trust 2008–09[2] and a motivational speaker.[3]

References

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  • Dave Currie in the Dominion Post of 11 April 2009 (supplement, pages 10–11)
  1. ^ "New Year honours list 2009". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  2. ^ May, Rodger (18 May 2011). "Raglan duo aim for WEL Energy Trust Board". Raglan23.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  3. ^ September, Rodger (11 September 2012). "Dave Currie gives business lessons from the Olympic Village". Raglan23.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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