BNZ Breakers Appoint New CEO

BNZ BREAKERS APPOINT EXPERIENCED NBL EXEC TROY GEORGIU AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The BNZ Breakers are proud to announce the appointment of Troy Georgiu as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned executive with a 20-year legacy of success in the NBL, Georgiu joins the BNZ Breakers with the mandate to make the Club the NBL’s premier sporting organisation, on and off the court.

Georgiu will oversee all aspects of the Club’s business operations. Dillon Boucher MNZM is the President of Basketball Operations, overseeing all aspects of basketball and performance. His role remains unchanged.

Georgiu brings an unparalleled pedigree to Auckland. Starting with the Perth Wildcats in 2002, he served as Commercial Manager for ten years, driving the business to record heights, before leading the club as CEO from 2017 to 2022. Under his leadership, the Wildcats became a benchmark for both commercial profitability and on-court dominance.

BNZ Breakers Chairman Marc Mitchell said: “Troy is a world-class executive who understands the unique intersection of community, brand, and winning.

"Perth are recognised as the most successful franchise in NBL history, and Troy was a big part of that success. After conducting a global search Troy emerged as our first choice and we are excited to bring in a proven executive of his calibre.

"Our goal is to make the Breakers the top sporting brand in New Zealand, and Troy is the leader to help us get there.”

Incoming CEO Troy Georgiu, said: "As a long-term fan and executive in the NBL, I know how important the BNZ Breakers are to basketball in New Zealand, and beyond.”

"I am honoured to lead this next chapter for a club that is a cornerstone of New Zealand sport. My focus is on building a front office that is as high performing as our team on the court.

"We want to grow the club, engage our fans more deeply, and ensure the BNZ Breakers compete for Championships every year.”

Georgiu, who has spent the last three years as a specialist business advisor, will officially commence his duties effective immediately.

Professional Profile: Troy Georgiu

Strategic Sports Executive | Business Advisor | High-Performance Leader

Troy Georgiu is a distinguished leader in the professional sports landscape, possessing over two decades of experience in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). Most recently serving as a specialist Business Advisor, Troy is renowned for his ability to scale commercial operations while maintaining the integrity of high-performance sporting cultures.

Key Career Milestones:

• CEO, Perth Wildcats (2017-2022) & Perth Lynx (2017–2020): Led the Perth Wildcats through one of their most successful eras, securing back-to-back NBL championships in 2019 & 2020. He was instrumental in maintaining the club's legendary 35-year finals streak while delivering record-breaking membership and commercial revenue.
• Commercial Leadership (2002–2017): Troy began his journey with the Wildcats in 2002, spending a decade as the club’s Commercial Manager. He was the architect behind the franchise's significant business growth, building one of the most robust corporate partnership portfolios in Australasian sport.
• Brand Revitalisation: Expert in "front office" strengthening, Troy has a mandate for building and protecting much-loved sporting brands, ensuring they resonate with fans while meeting rigorous profitability standards.

Specialist Advisory: Following his tenure in Perth, Troy transitioned into business advisory, providing strategic counsel to sporting organizations and private enterprises on governance, systems design, and commercial scalability.

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