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    David Reid
    President

    David Reid is the president of FIBA Oceania Regional Office since May 2023

    Elected as FIBA Oceania President in May 2023, David Reid is a Lawyer, Accountant and Sports Administrator.

    In his previous role, he served as the Vice President of FIBA Oceania.

    David has a long-lasting passion for basketball.

    He has represented as a player, coach and manager for NSW, Newcastle, Manly-Warringah, and Port Macquarie. David has also furthered his dedication towards basketball by serving on various boards, including Newcastle Basketball, Basketball NSW, Basketball Australia, and FIBA.

    He was the Deputy Chairman of Basketball Australia and was the Chair of Basketball Australia's Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee from 2013 to 2021. David has been a member of the FIBA Central Board since 2019, as well as previously being a member of FIBA's Legal Commission.

    David was the Chairman of the local Organising Committee for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney in 2022.David is the FIBA First Vice President for the 2023-2027 term.

    Former Presidents

    • 2015 - 2022: Burton Shipley (NZL)

    • 2010 - 2014: Bob Elphinston (AUS)

    • 2006 - 2009: Barbara Wheadon (NZL)

    • 2002 - 2005: Bob Elphinston (AUS)

    • 1998 - 2001: Al Ramsay (AUS)

    • 1990 - 1997: Graeme Davey (NZL)

    • 1969 - 1985: Lance Cross (NZL)