Maxwell Gratton

Australian sports executive and TV host

Maxwell Gratton is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA).

Education

Gratton completed a Bachelor of Arts in sports administration at Victoria University in 2004.[1] In 2012, he completed a Master of Business Administration, also at Victoria University, as well as being recognised as that year's ‘Most Outstanding MBA Student.’[2]

Achievements

In 2007, Gratton commenced as Tribunal & Disciplinary Manager at Football Federation Victoria before becoming operations manager (special projects and discipline) from 2009 to 2014.[3] In 2014, he spent five months working in management at ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, before being appointed CEO of Basketball A.C.T.[4] In late 2016, he was appointed CEO of Football Federation Victoria.[5][6] He departed the FFV on 31 October 2017.[7]

On 8 November 2017, Gratton started his role as CEO of MQFF.[8] He delivered record-breaking box-offices, the festival's largest ever attendance, the introduction of a Regional Roadshow, in addition to online offerings. He departed MQFF in August 2021.

On 16 August 2021, Gratton commenced as CEO of the Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA).[9] AFDA is recognised by Sport Australia as the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for Flying Disc sports in Australia.[10]

References

  1. ^ "VU congratulates award-winning alumni". Victoria University News, 28 October 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Shooting for victory". Study at VU. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  3. ^ "FFV set to announce Gratton as new CEO". The Corner Flag, 23 November 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Basketball ACT appoints Maxwell Gratton as new boss for next three years". The Canberra Times. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Basketball ACT chief executive Maxwell Gratton resigns to take Football Federation Victoria job". The Canberra Times. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Maxwell Gratton Appointed FFV CEO". FFV News & Media, 7 December 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Football Federation Victoria Announces CEO Resignation". FFV News & Media, 10 October 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  8. ^ MQFF Announce New ED – Maxwell Gratton The Lowdown Under 8 November 2017
  9. ^ "AFDA appoints Maxwell Gratton as new CEO". Australian Flying Disc Association. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  10. ^ Commission, Australian Sports. "Australian Sports Directory". Sport Australia. Retrieved 29 August 2021.