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Australian Olympic Foundation
The Australian Olympic Foundation was established in February 1996. Its mandate centers on protecting and advancing the Olympic movement in Australia through...
Overview
The Australian Olympic Foundation was established in February 1996. Its mandate centers on protecting and advancing the Olympic movement in Australia through targeted funding of team preparation for the Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games, and Regional Games. The foundation holds positions in Australian real estate and infrastructure assets. Confirmed holdings include the Goodman Australia Industrial Fund, Lend Lease Property Funds and the Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index Fund. Allocations remain concentrated in domestic markets with one global infrastructure component. Ian Chesterman AM serves as current chair. Paul Batchelor chairs the Investment Advisory Committee as of 2025. The foundation also maintains the Australian Olympic Indigenous Athlete Fund and the Olympian Futures Fund as separate philanthropic vehicles. The foundation operates as the investment arm of the Australian Olympic Committee with no external capital or third-party mandates.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1996
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
Australia
City
Sydney
Corporate office
Sydney, Australia
Principals
Ian Chesterman AM
Chair
Paul Batchelor
Chair of the Investment Advisory Committee
John Hewson AM
Former Chair of the Investment Advisory Committee
John Coates AC
Former Chair
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the Australian Olympic Foundation?
Ian Chesterman AM serves as chair. Paul Batchelor chairs the Investment Advisory Committee as of 2025.
What asset classes does the Australian Olympic Foundation hold?
The foundation maintains exposure to Australian industrial and commercial real estate funds plus domestic and global infrastructure vehicles.
Where does the Australian Olympic Foundation invest geographically?
Holdings concentrate in Australia with one global infrastructure index fund component.
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