search ausleisure

AusLeisure

THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY

 
 
 

Author

Anti Kajlich

About the author

Anti Kajlich

Founder, Anti Wave Global

Former professional water polo player and 2017 FINA Masters 70+ champion goalie, Anti Kajlich founded Anti Wave in 1971.

Anti Wave equipment was first selected for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, as well as the 1st World Aquatics Championships in Cali, Colombia in 1975. Since then the Brisbane-based company has led the world in product innovation and development and Anti Wave products have been featured in multiple Olympic games included Sydney’s 2000 Games where its products contributed in breaking 15 World Records.

Today, Anti and his son Anton continue to design, innovate and produce the world’s best aquatic sports products with licensed production in eight countries around the world and with Anti Wave products exported to over 150 countries.

Anti Wave has filed for patents to protect a range of aquatic facility and water polo inventions with Anti continuing to work hard in reaching new countries and provide the best quality and value aquatic sports equipment around the world. 

RACQ to become Principal Hospitality Partner of Brisbane Entertainment Centre

RACQ will become the Principal Hospitality Partner of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre - a move highlighting RACQ’s commitment to providing members with valuable benefits. From…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Events / Hospitality / Venues /

 
 

Tourism technology transformation defined at FITUR 2025

100 pioneering companies in tourism booking management technology from around the world will be attending the International Tourism Trade Fair - FITUR 2025 - organised by IFEMA MADRID from…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Events / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney Thunder becomes first Big Bash League club to run carbon-neutral match

The Sydney Thunder, an Australian franchise professional cricket team, competing in Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, the Big Bash League, are set to become the first KFC…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Glen Eira Council reopens redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool

Glen Eira City Council has celebrated the reopening of the redeveloped Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool/Carnegie Swim Centre, a much-loved community facility now revitalised to meet the needs…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Aquatics / Fitness / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Vale: Stefan Kamasz

Australasian Leisure Management is saddened to learn of the death of Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Stefan Kamasz, a revered figure whose contributions to the game shaped its…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announces hatching of new Gentoo penguin chick

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has announced the hatching of a new Gentoo penguin chick, born to parents Pink Lady and Winnie on 3rd November 2024. DNA testing has recently confirmed the chick is…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Attractions / Education / Environment / Tourism / Zoos /

 
 

VenuesLive announces new Executive Chef appointment at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium operator VenuesLive has announced the appointment of Alasdair Thompson as the venue’s new Executive Chef - only the second person to hold the position since the…

read more

Jan 8, 2025 Entertainment / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /

 
 
 
Australasian Leisure Management
 

search ausleisure

AusLeisure

THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY

 
 
 

Authors

Hayley Fisher

Country Manager Australia and New Zealand, Adyen

Hayley Fisher is Country Manager Australia and New Zealand for Adyen.

Click here to contact her via LinkedIn.

Belinda Lawton

National Manager - Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia

A communications professional focused on the not-for-profit and government sectors, with a specific interest in international development. I have extensive experience in government relations and journalism.

Click here to connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.

Arnold Williams

Marketing Manager, Hygiene Express

Arnold Williams is Marketing Manager at Sydney-based Hygiene Express.

Ned Coten

Chief Executive and shareholder, EngageRM

Ned Coten is Chief Executive and shareholder of EngageRM, a business and Marketing Automation, CRM and Data Analytics platform for the sport and entertainment vertical.

Ned is a former athlete and sports management leader and the immediate past President of Basketball Australia, while continuing to sit on the Competitions Commission of basketball’s world body, FIBA. He also Chairs the Advisory Board for The Contenders, one of Australia’s leading brand strategy agencies and owns and operates two successful self storage businesses.

He has investments in Aged Care, Property and Technology, while continuing as an active mentor for aspiring business leaders.

Ned has extensive experience in leadership, sports management, consumer branding, sales and marketing. He is a former CEO of a number of Australia’s leading sports organisations and has operated multiple businesses as a senior executive, investor, board chair and director over the past 30 years.

Ned holds an MBA from the University of NSW and has written a book on branding and marketing for sport.

While attending the Australian Institute of Sport, Ned represented Australia at the 1983 World Junior Basketball Championships in Spain. He had a brief career in the National Basketball League and co-founded the Goldfields Giants in Western Australia’s State Basketball League. He holds relationships across sport and business within Australia and globally and remains a passionate and committed volunteer, with continuous service throughout his life.

Michael Palmer

Editor, TentHVAC

Michael Palmer is an outdoor enthusiast who likes to go on weekend backpacking trips with his dog Rory.

He likes writing and works as an editor at TentHVAC, a collective of enthusiasts who love travel, backpacking, and camping. . 

Ian Mullane

Chief Executive, Keepme

Ian Mullane is the Founder and Chief Executive of Keepme, a revenue acceleration platform dedicated to increasing operator revenue through AI-powered insights and tools. He is also a respected thought leader, white paper author, regular keynote speaker at industry events globally, GymNation Board member and member of the ukactive Digital Futures Council.

With a career that has seen him work with some of the biggest players in FinTech including his position as Chief Operating Office at Sungard, Ian was also the owner/operator of the fitness business Vanda in Singapore for more than a decade.

Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi

Vice President of Operations, Farah Experiences

Alhasan Kaabous Alzaabi has served as the Vice President of Operations at Abu Dhabi-based Farah Experiences since 2017, overseeing the operations across all of Yas Island’s theme parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.