Rod Lillis has been the project consultant for the Financial Management Support Project at WA Sports Federation since 2008. He has worked in financial and senior management roles in the not-for-profit and commercial sector for more than 25 years. His career commenced as a trainee accountant in rural NSW before expanding into general management, including senior positions at the ABC. Mr Lillis transferred to Perth in 1997 to become the first chief executive of the newly independent Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, following its divestment from the ABC. Having always been an avid sports participant, he took the opportunity to move into professional sports administration in 2000 with a move to the Western Australian Cricket Association, including stints as business affairs manager and chief executive. After an extended period working overseas, Mr Lillis returned to Perth to concentrate on developing and operating Crunch Consulting. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants.
