Club member Ian Jickell has recently been appointed the new CEO of Rowing Victoria. Congratulatiopns Ian and welcome. We have no doubt that you will do an excellent job. For those who do not know Ian, the following profile is provided. 

Barwon Rowing Club (VIC), Essendon Rowing Club (VIC) and Mercantile Rowing Club (VIC)  

1981 – Victorian Championships Sprint Four (Barwon RC), Coxswain - Gold

1982 – Victorian Championships Boys Junior Lightweight Four (Belmont HS),– Gold

1982 – Victorian Championships, Lightweight Four (Barwon RC), Coxswain – Gold

1982 - Victorian Championships, Lightweight Pair (Barwon RC), Coxswain – Gold

1983-1984 - Barwon Rowing Club Committee Member

1984 - Victorian Championships (Barwon RC), Under 19 Single Scull – Gold

1985 – Victorian Championships (Mercantile RC), Youth Eight - Bronze

1986-1987 - Mercantile Rowing Club Committee Member 

1986 - Australian Henley (Mercantile RC) Grand Challenge Cup winner

1986 – National Championships (Mercantile RC), U23 Lightweight Four – Bronze

1986 - National Championships (Mercantile RC), Lightweight Eight – Silver

1986 - Jeff Wylie Memorial Trophy - Mercantile RC

1987 - APS Head of the River - Brighton Grammar School, Coach Second Eight

1988 – National Championships, Lightweight Eight (Essendon RC) – Silver

1989 - Victorian Championships (Mercantile RC)  Lightweight Eight – Gold

From one of his first big wins as a cox in 1982 to....

..his last race in 1989 - Ian in front

Ian has had an interesting, varied and successful rowing career. Whilst not an international level rower, he enjoyed his rowing and club life. His engaging personality and ability to maintain the many friendships gained in his youth, are hallmarks of his continuing interest in the sport.

It is little wonder that he has weaved his love of sport with his commercial, partnership and marketing skills to become a leading sports sponsorship and commercial sports manager.

Congratulations Ian on your appointment.