Chris Harrop Announced As New Tennis Australia Chair

Chris Harrop, a seasoned business leader and strategist, has been appointed as the new chair of Tennis Australia, set to succeed Jayne Hrdlicka following her term’s conclusion after the Tennis Australia 2025 AGM.

Harrop, a devoted tennis enthusiast and recreational player, currently serves as an advisory partner at Bain & Company, a global strategy consulting firm, bringing more than 30 years of diverse business experience across Australia, the U.S., and the U.K and has been a member of the Tennis Australia Board since December 2023.

In a complementary appointment, Dan Bisa has been selected as the deputy chair, a role he will officially assume post-AGM.

Bisa boasts extensive knowledge of the sport, having spent five years on the Tennis Australia Board and four years as Chair of Tennis ACT. He is also an accomplished entrepreneur in hospitality and property across the ACT and NSW.

The Board’s diligent succession planning underscores its commitment to ensuring the sport’s robust future, demonstrating confidence in these strategic choices.

Hrdlicka, who joined the Tennis Australia Board in February 2016, made history as the organisation’s first female Chair in October 2017.

Under her leadership, the Australian Open has thrived, participation rates have surged, and Australian players have excelled on the global stage, including at Grand Slams, the Olympics, and the Paralympics.

Additionally, her tenure has seen the introduction of the United Cup and the development of a strategic vision that solidifies Australia’s standing in the international tennis community.

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