General Manager of Asia Pacific Announced
RDK Sports International appoint Stephen Joyce as General Manager - Asia Pacific.
After opening RDK Sports International’s USA Office in November 2022, our company’s Australian Headquarters have been strengthened with the appointment of Stephen Joyce as General Manager of Asia-Pacific.
Stephen has had over 18 years’ experience in Government, working across three different local government areas in two different states of Australia. Most recently, Stephen has worked with the City of Gold Coast, delivering economic investment programs, supporting business development, and managing export and investment attraction within multiple industries, including sport and major events.
RDK Sports International currently work deep within the Australian domestic and wider APAC region, and with an increase in current and future projects opportunities, conducted a thorough search for a General Manager and are delighted with the appointment of Stephen.
“Stephen brings a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic planning, innovation and managing teams. He has a genuine care for those around him and is a passionate leader who will continue to drive our growth and sustainability within the APAC region” said Managing Director, Ryan Kogelman.
“Following the appointment of DJ Dikitanan as General Manager - USA in November, it was really important to have the same level of structure to support our growth within Australia and Asia-Pacific. Our entire team is really excited by the appointment of Stephen, and we look forward to welcoming him and his family into ours” Kogelman said.
Stephen Joyce said about his recent appointment, “My role with the City of Gold Coast meant that I worked closely with RDK Sports International for about 4 years on various projects and I have always been impressed with the professionalism and passion of the team. I am excited to join the RDK family and utilise my knowledge and skills to develop and lead the team through their continued growth across Australia and APAC. I look forward to reengaging with the networks I have made over the past 6 years to identify opportunities in which RDK Sports International can assist.”
Stephen’s first official day will be Monday 20th February. Stephen can be contacted via email: stephen@rdksports.com.au