Ayden Shaw, General Manager of Disability Sports Australia, is dedicated to making sports accessible and inclusive for individuals of all abilities. Shaw’s leadership is grounded in empathy, with a focus on creating safe and welcoming environments. His advocacy for intersectionality in sports governance ensures that sports organisations are equipped to meet the diverse needs of all participants, promoting a more inclusive sporting culture.

“I think the number one skill set that a leader needs to have is empathy. The ability to not just understand others but be able to genuinely think from their viewpoint.”