Alex Malone
Alex Malone is the Para Swimming Co-ordinator for Paralympics Ireland having joined the organisation in March 2023 as part of the Aspire Graduate Programme.
A graduate of UCD’s Sport and Exercise Management course, Alex played a pivotal role as Operations Administrator in the build-up to Paris 2024 and was an ever-present figure in the Athletes’ Village, working at the heart of Team Ireland.
The role involved dealing with the day-to-day logistics of travel, accreditation, accommodation and office management in the village.
Following the conclusion of the Games, the 24-year-old took over his current role which sees him involved in the management of the high-performance and performance pathway swimming squads. This includes the organisation of international and domestic competitions and training as well as managing areas such as anti-doping and athlete welfare.
Prior to joining Paralympics Ireland he had part time work with Cricket Ireland, Elverys, Educogym and Sport Endorse.
A keen advocate for professional development, Alex is currently undergoing a Diploma in Project Management from UCD.
Previously Listed: Danielle Murray
Nominations for 2025
So, who do you work with that has shone over the past twelve months and deserves recognition as they rise through their career?
It could be someone you work alongside or someone in another area you have admired or been impressed by.
Now is your chance to do something special for them.
Criteria
The criteria for submission are that the person should be working within the sports industry or in a sponsorship or agency capacity that brings sport to life and that they should have been born in or after 1995.
You are invited to submit names and a summary of why an individual should be recognised below.
From the start, our ambition has been to create a network of people making a real difference within our industry.
Who should we be looking to for the next wave of excellence?
We will be naming one new 30 Under 30 individual in our Sport for Business Morning Bulletin from Thursday, March 20th, 2025
In May, we will gather once more in the offices of PwC to meet in person, share experiences, and forge valuable connections.
We will also examine additional ways to help those nominated enhance their careers and build strong friendships across the sector.
The Sport for Business Membership comprises over 300 organisations, including all the leading sports and sponsors, as well as commercial and state agencies.
