Junior Armstrong, of Ngāti Kahungunu decent, is the Strategic Lead - Priority Communities at Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa. Junior plays a pivotal role in driving Sport NZs place-based approach to enhancing access to play, active recreation, and sport within local communities, particularly where barriers to participation are greatest. Junior brings a wealth of experience in community engagement and strategic leadership. Junior's work focuses on fostering a system of aligned national, regional, and local approaches to improve physical activity outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi. Junior is also involved in various collaborative initiatives aimed at reducing youth offending through physical activity. He is also a director of Pūmanawa Āwhina, contributing to initiatives that empower local communities across Aotearoa.

Jean-François Laurent is Secretary General at TAFISA and a Sport for All leader and advocate since 2013. Convinced about the power of sport and physical activity to positively impact the lives of people and communities, Jean-François dedicates his life to drive change at all levels through Sport for All. Originating from Nancy, France, he graduated in social and political sciences as well as sports management at the Institute of Political Studies of Grenoble and Aix-Marseille University, France in 2012. He also studied at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Jon grew up in Devon, England and moved to Aotearoa in 2004. He has a background in central government policy roles and spent almost 15 years working at the Ministry of Social Development and Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment. He joined Sport NZ in early 2020 where his role includes working closely with other government agencies to promote a coordinated approach to promoting physical activity across government. Jon lives in Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington) with his wife and three kids. Jon is a long-suffering Spurs and England fan and follows many sports. He keeps himself active with trail running and sporadic rounds of golf when time and family life permit.