Nick Baker joins Rowing NSW Board

Rowing NSW is pleased to announce that Nick Baker has joined the Board as a Director, filling the casual vacancy arising from David Cameron’s appointment as Deputy President.

Nick brings significant finance, investment and commercial expertise through his role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Lighter Capital. Nick holds an MBA with honours from Cornell University, and a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Tasmania. His experience will strengthen the Board’s financial capability and complement the skills and experience of its existing Directors. 

The appointment followed a competitive process that attracted a strong field of high-quality candidates. In considering the nominations, the Board had regard to its skills matrix and the capabilities most valuable to Rowing NSW as it continues to deliver its strategic priorities.

Nick also brings a deep understanding of rowing. A former Australian representative, he won silver in the lightweight men’s eight at the 2010 World Championships before becoming a World Champion in 2011. He also achieved considerable success at the national level, winning multiple Australian Championship titles during his rowing career. During his time on the National team, Nick was a member of Rowing Australia’s Athletes Commission.

Nick’s combination of financial expertise, senior executive experience and first-hand knowledge of the sport will be a valuable addition to the Board.

Rowing NSW congratulates Nick on his appointment and looks forward to his contribution to the organisation and the wider NSW rowing community.