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'''Nathan Godfrey''' (born 13 September 1977) is an [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] and [[Sport management|sports manager]] best known as the former [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of the [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury Rugby Union]] in [[New Zealand]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-13|title=Departed CRFU boss Nathan Godfrey: 'I don't feel like I quit my job, my priority is to my family'|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/107077524/departed-crfu-boss-nathan-godfrey-i-dont-feel-like-i-quit-my-job-my-priority-is-to-my-family|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref> He is also a member of the [[7 Continents Club]] and Director of 1908 Sports Management.
'''Nathan Godfrey''' (born 13 September 1977) is an [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] and [[Sport management|sports manager]] best known as the former [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of the [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury Rugby Union]] in [[New Zealand]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-13|title=Departed CRFU boss Nathan Godfrey: 'I don't feel like I quit my job, my priority is to my family'|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/107077524/departed-crfu-boss-nathan-godfrey-i-dont-feel-like-i-quit-my-job-my-priority-is-to-my-family|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref> He is also a member of the [[7 Continents Club]].


== Education ==
== Education ==
Godfrey was educated at the [[University of Otago]] where he studied bachelor degrees in Commerce and Education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Wellington Phoenix FC: Flying the Flag for New Zealand Football|url=https://theabe.com.au/wellington-phoenix-fc-flying-the-flag-for-new-zealand-football/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-02|website=The Australian Business Executive|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-17|title=Podcast: Crossing Sporting Codes & Continents with Nate Godfrey|url=https://www.blog.pickstar.com.au/post/nate-godfrey-podcast|access-date=2020-10-28|website=PickStar Blog|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, he graduated with an [[MBA]] from the [[Australian Institute of Business]].
Godfrey attended [[Christchurch Boys' High School]] and was educated at the [[University of Otago]] where he studied bachelor degrees in Commerce and Education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Wellington Phoenix FC: Flying the Flag for New Zealand Football|url=https://theabe.com.au/wellington-phoenix-fc-flying-the-flag-for-new-zealand-football/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-02|website=The Australian Business Executive|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-17|title=Podcast: Crossing Sporting Codes & Continents with Nate Godfrey|url=https://www.blog.pickstar.com.au/post/nate-godfrey-podcast|access-date=2020-10-28|website=PickStar Blog|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, he graduated with an [[MBA]] from the [[Australian Institute of Business]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Godfrey was an advocate for diversity and inclusion across all levels of the game<ref>{{Cite web|title=JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT|url=https://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/46896|access-date=2022-01-13|website=www.canterburyrugby.co.nz}}</ref> and was instrumental in leading a high profile anti-discrimination campaign endorsed by the Human Rights Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|title=|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20170503/281599535400292|access-date=2022-01-13|via=PressReader}}</ref> He was also vocal in supporting the Ardern Government's vision to fund a new multi-purpose Arena in Christchurch to replace the earthquake damaged stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Columnist|first=Guest|date=2018-05-15|title=The Influencers Column: Nathan Godfrey|url=https://metropol.co.nz/the-influencers-column-nathan-godfrey/|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Metropol|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-27|title=Labour announces $300m for Christchurch rebuild|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/96197777/labour-announces-300m-for-christchurch-rebuild|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-05-18|title=Canterbury rugby will not pay to help build a stadium in Christchurch|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/92719610/canterbury-rugby-will-not-pay-to-help-build-a-stadium-in-christchurch|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref>
Godfrey was an advocate for diversity and inclusion across all levels of the game<ref>{{Cite web|title=JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT|url=https://www.canterburyrugby.co.nz/newsarticle/46896|access-date=2022-01-13|website=www.canterburyrugby.co.nz}}</ref> and was instrumental in leading a high profile anti-discrimination campaign endorsed by the Human Rights Commission.<ref>{{Cite web|title=|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20170503/281599535400292|access-date=2022-01-13|via=PressReader}}</ref> He was also vocal in supporting the Ardern Government's vision to fund a new multi-purpose Arena in Christchurch to replace the earthquake damaged stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Columnist|first=Guest|date=2018-05-15|title=The Influencers Column: Nathan Godfrey|url=https://metropol.co.nz/the-influencers-column-nathan-godfrey/|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Metropol|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-27|title=Labour announces $300m for Christchurch rebuild|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/96197777/labour-announces-300m-for-christchurch-rebuild|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-05-18|title=Canterbury rugby will not pay to help build a stadium in Christchurch|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/92719610/canterbury-rugby-will-not-pay-to-help-build-a-stadium-in-christchurch|access-date=2021-11-14|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref>


Godfrey endorsed the first female official at the CRFU in 137 years of history. <ref>{{Cite web |title=JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT |url=https://www.sporty.co.nz/crfu/newsarticle/46896 |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=www.sporty.co.nz}}</ref> He also made a controversial decision to snub the Crusaders and Canterbury Men’s Rugby Teams who had both won their respective competitions, instead choosing to nominate the Canterbury Women’s Rugby Team for their inaugural Championship success in 2017. The CRFU Women's team went on to be named ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2018 Sports Awards<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-27|title=Title-winning Crusaders not nominated by Canterbury Rugby for regional awards|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/101818691/titlewinning-crusaders-not-nominated-by-canterbury-rugby-for-regional-awards|access-date=2020-10-26|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-28|title=Canterbury women's rugby nomination ahead of the Crusaders was based 'on merit' rather than 'a political decision'|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/101855674/canterbury-womens-rugby-nomination-ahead-of-the-crusaders-was-based-on-merit-rather-than-a-political-decision|access-date=2020-10-26|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref> and subsequently won four NZ National Championship titles in a row.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-31|title=Canterbury win fourth Dr Farah Palmer Cup|url=https://www.scrumqueens.com/news/canterbury-win-fourth-dr-farah-palmer-cup|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Scrum Queens|language=en}}</ref>
Godfrey endorsed the first female official in 137 years of CRFU history. <ref>{{Cite web |title=JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT |url=https://www.sporty.co.nz/crfu/newsarticle/46896 |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=www.sporty.co.nz}}</ref> He also made a controversial decision to snub the Crusaders and Canterbury Men’s Rugby Teams who had both won their respective competitions, instead choosing to nominate the Canterbury Women’s Rugby Team for their inaugural Championship success in 2017. The CRFU Women's team went on to be named ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2018 Sports Awards<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-27|title=Title-winning Crusaders not nominated by Canterbury Rugby for regional awards|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/101818691/titlewinning-crusaders-not-nominated-by-canterbury-rugby-for-regional-awards|access-date=2020-10-26|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-28|title=Canterbury women's rugby nomination ahead of the Crusaders was based 'on merit' rather than 'a political decision'|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/101855674/canterbury-womens-rugby-nomination-ahead-of-the-crusaders-was-based-on-merit-rather-than-a-political-decision|access-date=2020-10-26|website=Stuff|language=en}}</ref> and subsequently won four NZ National Championship titles in a row.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-31|title=Canterbury win fourth Dr Farah Palmer Cup|url=https://www.scrumqueens.com/news/canterbury-win-fourth-dr-farah-palmer-cup|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Scrum Queens|language=en}}</ref>


In late 2018, Godfrey announced he was stepping down as CEO to return home to Australia with his wife and young family.<ref>{{Cite web|title=13 Sept 2018 - Godfrey puts family ahead of footy|url=https://www.crfu.co.nz/newsarticle/68003|access-date=2020-10-26|website=www.crfu.co.nz}}</ref>
In late 2018, Godfrey announced he was stepping down as CEO to return home to Australia with his wife and young family.<ref>{{Cite web|title=13 Sept 2018 - Godfrey puts family ahead of footy|url=https://www.crfu.co.nz/newsarticle/68003|access-date=2020-10-26|website=www.crfu.co.nz}}</ref>


Godfrey immediately entered the public sector as Director Programs & Operations at the NSW Government [[Office of Sport (New South Wales)|Office of Sport]] where he was responsible for grant funding and regulation. He also sat on the National Board at the [[The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|Duke of Edinburgh Award]] a youth leadership program established in 1956 and delivered in 144 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Board Directors – Dukeofed |url=https://dukeofed.com.au/about-us-2/honour-roll/national-board-directors/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Godfrey immediately entered the public sector as Director Programs & Operations at the NSW Government [[Office of Sport (New South Wales)|Office of Sport]] where he was responsible for grant funding and regulation. He also sat on the National Board at the [[The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|Duke of Edinburgh Award]], a youth leadership program established in 1956 and delivered in 144 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Board Directors – Dukeofed |url=https://dukeofed.com.au/about-us-2/honour-roll/national-board-directors/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Running ==
== Running ==
Godfrey was a promising junior 400m runner representing [[Athletics New Zealand]] at the 6th [[IAAF]] U20 World Track & Field Championships in 1996, qualifying with a personal best time of 48.53 seconds as a high school athlete.
Godfrey was a promising junior 400m runner representing [[Athletics New Zealand]] at the 6th [[IAAF]] U20 World Track & Field Championships in 1996, qualifying with a personal best time of 48.53 seconds as a high school athlete.


Between 2008 and 2014; Godfrey ran marathons in France, Japan, United States, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. He became a member of the [[7 Continents Club]] in 2018 when he finished the [[Antarctica Marathon]] in 4 hours and 53 minutes, joining a small group of less than 1000 runners (578 men, 305 women) who have completed 7 marathons on 7 continents.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marathon - Finishers List - Marathon Tours and Travel |url=https://www.marathontours.com/seven-continents-club/finishers/marathon |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=www.marathontours.com}}</ref>
Between 2008 and 2014; Godfrey ran marathons in France, Japan, United States, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. He became a member of the [[7 Continents Club]] in 2018 after finishing the [[Antarctica Marathon]] in 4 hours and 53 minutes, joining a small group of less than 1000 runners (578 men, 305 women) who have completed 7 marathons on 7 continents.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marathon - Finishers List - Marathon Tours and Travel |url=https://www.marathontours.com/seven-continents-club/finishers/marathon |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=www.marathontours.com}}</ref>


In 2015, Godfrey founded the [[Kangaroo Island]] Marathon which has attracted runners from 22 countries and every state in Australia. In 2021, the event was awarded a bronze medal at the South Australian Tourism Awards in recognition of the record attendance that returned to [[Flinders Chase National Park]] following the devastating bushfires in the summer of 2020 that destroyed 96% of the park including key event infrastructure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 South Australian Tourism Awards Winners |url=https://ticsa.com.au/2021-south-australian-tourism-awards-winners/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Tourism Industry Council SA |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2015, Godfrey also founded the [[Kangaroo Island]] Marathon which has welcomed runners from 22 countries and every state in Australia. The event was awarded a bronze medal at the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards in recognition of the record attendance who returned to [[Flinders Chase National Park]] following the devastating bushfires in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 South Australian Tourism Awards Winners |url=https://ticsa.com.au/2021-south-australian-tourism-awards-winners/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Tourism Industry Council SA |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 14:48, 9 April 2023

Nathan Godfrey
Born (1977-09-13) September 13, 1977 (age 47)
Australia
Occupation(s)CEO, Sports Management

Nathan Godfrey (born 13 September 1977) is an entrepreneur and sports manager best known as the former CEO of the Canterbury Rugby Union in New Zealand.[1] He is also a member of the 7 Continents Club.

Education

Godfrey attended Christchurch Boys' High School and was educated at the University of Otago where he studied bachelor degrees in Commerce and Education.[2][3] In 2018, he graduated with an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.

Career

Canterbury Rugby Union CEO Nathan Godfrey watching a game of rugby in Christchurch, with his wife Australian Volleyball star Heike Jensen and their daughter.

Godfrey’s sports management career began in 2010 as an AFLPA accredited sports agent, before joining the Adelaide Crows in 2012 where he worked for 3 years. In early 2015, Godfrey relocated to New Zealand to take up a role as Head of Commercial at the Wellington Phoenix working closely with Football Federation Australia to renew the A-League license and secure notable global partnerships.[4]

In December 2016, Godfrey was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Canterbury Rugby Union[5] following in the footsteps of All Blacks CEO Steve Tew and Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach.[6][7]

Godfrey was an advocate for diversity and inclusion across all levels of the game[8] and was instrumental in leading a high profile anti-discrimination campaign endorsed by the Human Rights Commission.[9] He was also vocal in supporting the Ardern Government's vision to fund a new multi-purpose Arena in Christchurch to replace the earthquake damaged stadium.[10][11][12]

Godfrey endorsed the first female official in 137 years of CRFU history. [13] He also made a controversial decision to snub the Crusaders and Canterbury Men’s Rugby Teams who had both won their respective competitions, instead choosing to nominate the Canterbury Women’s Rugby Team for their inaugural Championship success in 2017. The CRFU Women's team went on to be named ‘Team of the Year’ at the 2018 Sports Awards[14][15] and subsequently won four NZ National Championship titles in a row.[16]

In late 2018, Godfrey announced he was stepping down as CEO to return home to Australia with his wife and young family.[17]

Godfrey immediately entered the public sector as Director Programs & Operations at the NSW Government Office of Sport where he was responsible for grant funding and regulation. He also sat on the National Board at the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a youth leadership program established in 1956 and delivered in 144 countries.[18]

Running

Godfrey was a promising junior 400m runner representing Athletics New Zealand at the 6th IAAF U20 World Track & Field Championships in 1996, qualifying with a personal best time of 48.53 seconds as a high school athlete.

Between 2008 and 2014; Godfrey ran marathons in France, Japan, United States, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. He became a member of the 7 Continents Club in 2018 after finishing the Antarctica Marathon in 4 hours and 53 minutes, joining a small group of less than 1000 runners (578 men, 305 women) who have completed 7 marathons on 7 continents.[19]

In 2015, Godfrey also founded the Kangaroo Island Marathon which has welcomed runners from 22 countries and every state in Australia. The event was awarded a bronze medal at the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards in recognition of the record attendance who returned to Flinders Chase National Park following the devastating bushfires in 2020.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Departed CRFU boss Nathan Godfrey: 'I don't feel like I quit my job, my priority is to my family'". Stuff. 2018-09-13. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  2. ^ "Wellington Phoenix FC: Flying the Flag for New Zealand Football". The Australian Business Executive. Retrieved 2020-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Podcast: Crossing Sporting Codes & Continents with Nate Godfrey". PickStar Blog. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  4. ^ "Wellington Phoenix secure A-League slot and Huawei sponsorship". Inside World Football. 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  5. ^ "Wellington Phoenix's Nathan Godfrey joins Canterbury Rugby as new CEO". Stuff. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  6. ^ "Departing Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach: 'There is no magic drink on a Monday morning'". Stuff. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  7. ^ "The changing face of Rugby Union – The Australian Business Executive | A Deeper Look at Business & Government". Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  8. ^ "JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT". www.canterburyrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  9. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20170503/281599535400292. Retrieved 2022-01-13 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ Columnist, Guest (2018-05-15). "The Influencers Column: Nathan Godfrey". Metropol. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  11. ^ "Labour announces $300m for Christchurch rebuild". Stuff. 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  12. ^ "Canterbury rugby will not pay to help build a stadium in Christchurch". Stuff. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  13. ^ "JULIE PATTERSON APPOINTED NEW CRFU VICE-PRESIDENT". www.sporty.co.nz. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  14. ^ "Title-winning Crusaders not nominated by Canterbury Rugby for regional awards". Stuff. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  15. ^ "Canterbury women's rugby nomination ahead of the Crusaders was based 'on merit' rather than 'a political decision'". Stuff. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  16. ^ "Canterbury win fourth Dr Farah Palmer Cup". Scrum Queens. 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  17. ^ "13 Sept 2018 - Godfrey puts family ahead of footy". www.crfu.co.nz. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  18. ^ "National Board Directors – Dukeofed". Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  19. ^ "Marathon - Finishers List - Marathon Tours and Travel". www.marathontours.com. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  20. ^ "2021 South Australian Tourism Awards Winners". Tourism Industry Council SA. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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