Paul McNamee AM spent 11 years touring the world as a top ranked tennis player and over 20 years creating and developing some of Australia ’s biggest sporting events and organisations. The World Doubles Champion on a number of occasions, Paul is often described as a change maker.

Paul is credited with revitalising the Australian Open to raise its status to Australia’s biggest sporting event. He is also a Founder and Tournament Director of the Hyundai Hopman Cup. Additionally, Paul held a leadership role at Golf Australia ’s flagship events – the Men’s and Women’s Australian Open Championships.

Paul was the Chief Executive of the Australian Open Tennis Championships between 1999 and 2006. Paul is the current Senior Advisor, International Relations at Tennis Australia (since 2018).

In recognition of his achievements, Paul has received an Order of Australia (AM) and Monash University Distinguished Alumni Award.

Key Achievements

• Oversaw 46 major events in tennis and golf worldwide.
• Led successful campaigns for the construction of Melbourne’s John Cain Arena and Perth’s RAC Arena.
• Positioned the Australian Open as the “Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific”.
• Founded and Chaired the Kids Tennis Foundation, impacting over 3000 disadvantaged children annually.
• Introduced first ever Men’s Final in prime time in Grand Slam history
• Groundbreaking initiatives, including global introduction of electronic line calling for elite players
• Initiated dedication of Centre Court at Melbourne Park to Rod Laver Arena

Speaking

Paul provides his audience with an intimate insight into his life as an elite sportsman and world-class sports administrator. Speaking about his keys to success developed during 11 years touring the world as a top ranked tennis player and 21 years creating and developing some of Australia’s biggest sporting events and organisations, Paul’s passionate presentations leave audiences – from corporate days and conventions to intimate executive lunches – motivated by his remarkable stories from on – and off – the court.