Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Olympic Park

Future focussed

Neisha D’Souza announced as permanent CEO of Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Neisha D’Souza

Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Neisha D’Souza as Chief Executive Officer, following her tenure as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority since January 2025. 

From day one, Neisha has demonstrated strong strategic leadership, swiftly gaining a deep understanding of the Authority’s broad and varied responsibilities and future opportunities, especially those associated with the advancement of draft Master Plan 2050. 

Neisha brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Property and Development NSW where she spearheaded strategic initiatives to unlock Government land for housing and service delivery. This expertise aligns seamlessly with the Authority's ambition to transform Sydney Olympic Park into a vibrant work, live and play suburb under draft Master Plan 2050.  

This appointment reinforces the Department’s commitment to long-term leadership, stability, and continued delivery of positive experiences for our stakeholders, our local community and visitors alike. Neisha’s collaborative approach, energy, and dedication position the Authority well for the future. 

You might also be interested in...

View morearrow_right_alt
Honouring Bicentennial Park's legacy
Sydney Olympic Park logo

Looking back: Honouring Bicentennial Park's legacy

This week is Parks Week - a time of celebrating the incredible role parks and open space.

Achievements, Environment
Pattern Book Design Competition 2024
Sydney Olympic Park logo

Pattern Book Design Competition Finalists

We are excited to see the shortlisted candidates for Stage 2 of the NSW Housing Pattern Book International Design Competition.

Achievements
DTPR Case Study
Sydney Olympic Park logo

Fostering Digital Trust for Smarter Places

Sydney Olympic Park Authority is excited to release its latest case study, ‘Fostering Digital Trust for Smarter Places’.

Achievements, Community