Matti Clements

Matti is the Executive General Manager of AIS Performance at the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the department responsible for leading and enabling a united high performance system that supports Australian athletes to achieve podium success.

Matti joined the ASC in 2018 as AIS Director of Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement, before establishing a new department, AIS People Development and Wellbeing to prioritise the wellbeing of Australian athletes, coaches and staff. Some of the key resources and programs developed include the Mental Health Referral Network, the Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager Network, and the Wellbeing Health Check.

Matti has been the key driver in uniting 50+ sports and organisations to co-design and develop Australia’s first shared strategy for high performance sport. Officially launched in December 2022, Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy has the vision “we win well to inspire Australians” and is designed to capitalise on the generational opportunity provided by the build-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Matti continues to play a leadership role in this space and is currently serving as Chair of the HP2032+ Strategy Leadership Group, comprising all key leaders of the Australian high performance sport system.

Prior to joining the ASC, Matti was Director of Mental Edge Consulting, specialising in team and organisational culture, wellbeing, performance enhancement, professional development services and support systems for high performance sporting organisations. A qualified psychologist, Matti has over 15 years’ experience working with Australia’s elite athletes and professional sports at both a strategic and operational level, including the AFL and several AFL Clubs, Cricket Australia, Golf Australia, Netball Australia, Tennis Australia, and the Australian Cricketers Association.