Table Tennis Australia Strengthens Governance with New Board and Committee Appointments

Table Tennis Australia (TTA) has officially announced a series of appointments to its Board and key committees, aimed at reinforcing its leadership structure and aligning with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) governance standards.

The changes, ratified by the TTA Board on 16 April 2026, come following a transitional period for the organisation’s executive leadership.

Clare Grech Joins TTA Board

Clare Grech has been appointed as a director on the TTA Board, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Maggie Roberts in late 2025. Grech’s appointment was the result of a mechanical necessity for a robust recruitment process, which included public advertising and formal interviews overseen by the TTA Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Her induction is expected to bring fresh executive perspective to the Board as TTA continues to scale its national participation programs and high-performance pathways.

Independent Committee Leadership

In a move to ensure strict adherence to ASC governance principles—which mandate independent leadership for critical oversight bodies—TTA has confirmed new Chairs for its primary committees:

• Nominations and Remuneration Committee: Former Board Director Maggie Roberts has been appointed as Chair. Having recently joined the committee, Roberts’ elevation to Chair ensures the organisation maintains an independent lead for director selection and executive remuneration processes.
• Finance, Risk and Audit Committee: Kamalesh Tharmasuthan has been promoted to Chair. Tharmasuthan, an existing member of the committee, assumes the leadership role to provide independent oversight of the organisation’s financial health and risk management frameworks.

Strategic Alignment

These appointments are part of a broader focus on strengthening TTA’s internal governance to support the continued growth of the sport. 

The timing of these appointments is critical as TTA prepares for the next cycle of its strategic plan, which focuses on increasing the commercial value of its national events and improving digital engagement with the Australian table tennis community.