Maxwell Gratton is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA).
Education
Gratton completed a Bachelor of Arts in sports administration at Victoria University in 2004.[1] In 2012, he completed a Master of Business Administration, also at Victoria University, as well as being recognised as that year's ‘Most Outstanding MBA Student.’[2]
Achievements
In 2007, Gratton commenced as Tribunal & Disciplinary Manager at Football Federation Victoria before becoming operations manager (special projects and discipline) from 2009 to 2014.[3] In 2014, he spent five months working in management at ComfortDelGro Cabcharge, before being appointed CEO of Basketball A.C.T.[4] In late 2016, he was appointed CEO of Football Federation Victoria.[5][6] He departed the FFV on 31 October 2017.[7]
On 8 November 2017, Gratton started his role as CEO of MQFF.[8] He delivered record-breaking box-offices, the festival's largest ever attendance, the introduction of a Regional Roadshow, in addition to online offerings. He departed MQFF in August 2021.
On 16 August 2021, Gratton commenced as CEO of the Australian Flying Disc Association (AFDA).[9] AFDA is recognised by Sport Australia as the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) for Flying Disc sports in Australia.[10]