Pryor, Gell join VNZ team
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Pryor, Gell join VNZ team

AUCKLAND – Volleyball New Zealand (VNZ) is delighted to confirm the addition of two new members of staff in November in specialised Competitions Manager positions.

Brooke Pryor joins Poirewa Aotearoa in the role of Beach Competitions Manager while Caleb Gell comes to VNZ in the role of Indoor Competitions Manager. Both positions are new in the national body’s organisation structure.

Volleyball New Zealand Chief Executive Steven Upfold said both appointments come from a strong panel process which included representatives from VNZ Regional Associations and School Sport New Zealand.

“First and foremost, Brooke and Caleb are an excellent fit for our organisation from a values and customer service perspective,” Upfold said. “This was one of the most important elements of the process, finding people who reflect our desire to engage and connect with our community.”

“Matched to that, Brooke and Caleb both bring a high level of related experience and skills for the positions, and I have no doubt they will make a very positive impact in our game.”

Pryor – who joins VNZ from a Promotions and Competitions Manager role at Squash New Zealand – says she is eager to get going in the position. “I am really excited to be joining Volleyball New Zealand, the direction the sport is moving in is very exciting. I feel this will be a great opportunity to apply my extensive knowledge in sport and also learn a lot about a different sport. I cannot wait to get out and meet the community.”

Gell comes to VNZ via a range of experiences in roles at Volleyball Bay of Plenty, as a school Director of Sport as well as commercial experience in a National Account Manager role at UBCO Bikes.

“I am thrilled to take on the role of Indoor Competition Manager at Volleyball New Zealand, I’m eager to foster growth and excellence in the sport.”

Both Competition Managers begin their roles in mid-November.

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