New Executive Officer appointed to lead organisation

Marc Tims joins South West Sport(SWS) as their new Executive Officer. Tims will focus on positively influencing the community to achieve improved social and wellbeing outcomes through sport and active recreation in the region.

The former national wellbeing leader for David Jones & The Country Road Group previously worked in developingthe ANZ Wellbeing program. He has relocated with his family from Melbourne fora coastal lifestyle shift with more community-based values for his young family.

 “We are loving living in Warrnambool, it has such a great community and friendly presence about it,” he said.
With 23 years dedication to influencing positive health outcomes for elite athletes, organisations and individuals, Tims leads the team to deliver high-quality service and support in the South West region through participation in community sport and active recreation.

“I am delighted to be appointed as the Executive Officer at SWS. My passion is within the health and wellbeing space where I have dedicated more than 20 yearsof my career to support people, businesses, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes,” Tims said.

Tims aspires to bring innovation and a professional approach to support SWS people, partners, and the wider South West communities.

“I am really excited to be embarking on leading the team at SWS to provid erelevant support to develop and improve the capacity of partners, volunteers and clubs.”
 
“I see that there is so much opportunity in this role to link the importance of participation of sport and active recreation with the positive health outcomes including physical, mental and emotion health of our communities.”

Tims looks forward to working alongside partners and clubs in SWS key local government catchment areas, including Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne, Southern Grampians and Warrnambool.