For the past 17 years, Brendan Bourke has had extensive involvement in delivering major global events, including global sporting events such as FIFA World Cups, Rugby World Cups and Cricket World Cups.

Brendan currently represents the event delivery arm of Italian syndicate Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the Challenger of Record for the 36th America’s Cup, presented by Prada in Auckland. Leveraging any Prada activity during America’s Cup for the benefit of the ICCNZ is a real driver for Brendan joining the Council.

Brendan grew up in Taranaki but has called Auckland home for the past 12 years. He is married to Steffi and has 5 years old twins, George and Issy.