Management Team
Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre (SGAC) prides itself on its people. Our management team comprises of leaders with diverse career backgrounds.
Simone Egan
Role:Centre Manager
Favourite Sport and Team:Lover of all levels of Netball and a Giants Netball foundation member
Experience:Close to 28 years working in the Leisure, Fitness and Aquatic industry. Worked in various roles across a range of facilities in Sydney. In the last 15 years, Simone has held senior management roles in the capacity of Centre Manager, Operations Manager, Area Manager and Team Leader. Joined SGAC in August 2015 and loved the move back into a private operator. Simone loves the complexities, challenges and rewards that come from working within a great organisation such as West HQ.
Favourite Quote:“Do the right thing, even when no one is looking. It’s called integrity.”
Lisa Angeleski
Role:Business Manager - Gymnastics
Favourite Sport and Team:Gymnastics – Romanian Athletes
Experience:Former elite women’s artistic gymnast. A Gymnastics coach from the age of 16 and have been in the Gymnastics world for 30 years. Joined SGAC 6 months after it opened its door in 2014.
Favourite Quote:Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.
Brad Vella
Role:Assistant Aquatics Manager
Favourite Sport and Team:AFL – Port Adelaide
Experience:Heading into 12 years of working in the Aquatics Industry with private, non-for-profit, disability, local and state government organisations.
Favourite Quote:“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years” – Abraham Lincoln
Sabrina Shaideen
Role:Membership Services and New Business Development Manager
Favourite Sport and Team:Rugby League and Sydney Roosters
Experience:Possesses over 6 years’ experience in the Sport Management industry specifically in gymnastics, aquatics and fitness club management as well as administration. Passionate about Sport Management and New Business Development opportunities. Also completed a Bachelor in Human Movement and in the process of completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with sub-majors in Project Management & Human Resources Management, due for completion in mid-2018.
Favourite Quote:“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Ozren Vukelic
Role:Sales and Marketing Manager
Favourite Sport and Team:Football and Partizan Belgrade
Experience:Over 10 years’ experience in a wide range of B2B and B2C industries that include retail, automotive aftermarket, media, children’s services, sport and recreation, fundraising and government. Now back in sport and recreation working with SGAC and One55 to engage local communities in a healthier way of life.
Favourite Quote:"You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It's just a matter of paying attention to this miracle" - Paulo Coelho
Michelle Jones
Role:Gymnastics Operations Manager
Favourite Sport and Team:Love watching and playing Softball
Experience:Over 20 years’ experience in Operational Leadership, primarily in Banking and Financial Services. I have a passion for working with teams to create a high performing culture and deliver fantastic customer outcomes. I’m looking forward to using this experience in the Sporting industry, supporting the SGAC team in providing a great Gymnastics experience.
Favourite Quote:“I believe that everything happens for a reason.”
