Executive leadership

Our department is comprised of the following business areas:

  • Office of the Director-General
  • Sport and Racing
  • Corporate Services
  • Olympic and Paralympic Games Office.

The department is led by our Executive Leadership Team.

Andrew Hopper
Director-General

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Andrew was appointed Director-General of the Queensland Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games in September 2022, where he is leading the government's vision to position Queensland as the home of Australian sport and maximise the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

As Director-General, Andrew is focused on delivering the department's strategic objectives to grow participation in sport and active recreation, improve access to inclusive and sustainable places and spaces, strengthen Queensland's sporting and racing sectors, and coordinate the delivery of a world-class Olympic and Paralympic Games that leaves a lasting legacy for all Queenslanders. He is passionate about creating healthier, more connected communities through sport and ensuring Queenslanders of all ages and abilities have opportunities to participate, compete and thrive.

Andrew first joined the Queensland Public Service in 2021 as Deputy Director-General, Tourism Recovery, Olympic Engagement and Legacy, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the government's approach to leveraging the Games to deliver lasting social, economic and sporting benefits.

Prior to moving to Queensland, Andrew held senior executive roles in the Northern Territory for more than six years, including, Deputy CEO in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. There, he led the teams at Tourism NT (including StudyNT), Screen Territory, and Liquor, Gaming and Racing, with responsibility for driving growth, investment and industry outcomes.

With an extensive background leading high-performing teams across tourism, major events, sport, entertainment and cultural industries in Australia and internationally, Andrew has delivered increased participation, industry investment, successful major events and legacy projects. Having worked across both the public and private sectors, he is committed to collaborating with government, industry and community partners to build capability, strengthen the sector, and deliver lasting outcomes for Queensland.

Michael Dobbie-Bridges PLY
Deputy Director-General, Sport and Racing

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Michael Dobbie-Bridges leads the Sport and Racing division, with responsibility for Queensland's sport venues and racing industry sustainability and reform.

Michael brings a whole-of-system perspective built across senior government, consulting and board roles spanning sport, infrastructure, disability inclusion and public policy. He has held senior leadership positions with PwC Australia, APM Group and Create Advisory, leading complex advisory, governance and reform engagements across government and industry.

Michael is a Paralympian, having represented Australia at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Wheelchair Tennis. He is the founder of Queensland's Wheelchair AFL competition and has served as Chair of Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association and as Para-Sport Reference Panel Lead within the department.

He brings lived experience as a person with disability and a deep commitment to growing participation, building pathways and delivering outcomes for Queenslanders through sport and racing.

Kelli Lamperd
Acting Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services

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Kelli has been working in the Queensland Government for over 36 years and currently holds the position of Acting Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services.

Kelli is an accomplished executive leader with more than 22 years’ experience leading teams across service delivery, corporate services and organisational performance.

As Acting Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services, Kelli provides strategic leadership across the department’s corporate functions, with a strong focus on governance, workforce capability, organisational performance and service excellence. She plays a key role in shaping the department’s future direction and creating the conditions for teams to deliver trusted, responsive and customer-focused services for Queenslanders. She leads by example through trust, commitment and integrity.

Throughout her career, Kelli has successfully led complex strategic projects, major programs, workforce reforms and organisational change initiatives. She is recognised for delivering outcomes in complex environments while fostering inclusive workplace cultures and building high-performing teams.

Her collaborative and adaptable leadership style, combined with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, has contributed to sustained organisational outcomes across multiple Queensland Government agencies.


Eugénie Buckley
Deputy Director-General, Olympic and Paralympic Games Office

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Eugénie Buckley is passionate about the role of major events in transforming cities and improving economic, social and environmental outcomes.

She has held Chief Executive Officer roles with Suiko Consulting (major event specialists), Swimming Australia, Brisbane Roar FC, ICC Women’s World Cup 2009 and the Professional Footballers’ Association.

Eugénie was a member of the Australian Sports Commission's Executive Sponsor Team for the development of Australia’s High Performance Sport Strategy 2032+ and the Australian Olympic Committee's Powering Australia’s Future 10+10 Working Group. She appreciates the specificities of the Paralympic Games through her planning and integration role with Paralympics Australia and proudly sat as representative on the Brisbane 2032 Carbon Footprint Reference Group.

Eugénie has formal legal and financial qualifications (Masters of Law (Sports Law), Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce) and held General Manager of Legal and Business Affairs roles with the International Cricket Council and Football Australia, and was Head of Legal and Commercial, Rugby World Cup 2003.

Eugénie is an inaugural member of the World Aquatics Integrity Unit Supervisory Council and the National Sports Tribunal. She was the first female to be appointed to an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Committee and the first Australian to be an AFC Match Commissioner. Previously she was an arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Last updated: 14 Jul 2026