Within the AFL industry, Ameet Bains has served on numerous advisory groups, participated in the AFL Executive Leadership Program and has been a recipient of the prestigious industry Graeme Samuel Scholarship.
Ameet also serves as a member of the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance, a body charged with strengthening economic development in the west of Melbourne with a particular focus on social engagement and community health.
Ameet Bains has enjoyed a lengthy career in sports administration, having held the role of Chief Operating Officer at St Kilda Football Club for a number of years prior to his move to the Bulldogs. In that role, he had broad responsibilities across both the football and commercial side of the Club, preparing him well for his current role.
Prior to embarking on his career in sport, Ameet served as Head of Legal at Toyota Australia, where he provided legal and strategic advice across all divisions of Toyota and Lexus. While at Toyota Australia, Ameet also acted as a Director of T.E.S.T. Pty Ltd, the Trustee company responsible formanaging one of Toyota Australia’s employee superannuation funds.
Ameet’s professional career started at Minter Ellison Lawyers where he worked for a number of years in the firm’s Competition and Regulatory practice, advising clients across a range of industries including automotive, health, FMCG and fuels and energy.
Ameet completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) at Monash University where he also played a number of seasons for the Monash Blues Football Club.
Ameet has also undertaken elements of post-graduate study at Stanford University, Melbourne University and LaTrobe University.
Ameet is married to Catherine and they have two children, a daughter Asha and a son Harvie.
Updates from the Sport Group
Champions of Change Sport
Ameet is a Member of the Champions of Change Sport Group established in 2015. The Sport Group includes leaders from every major sport in Australia, and of some of Australia’s most successful sporting clubs. The group is focused on advancing women in leadership, pay equality and creating safe, respectful and inclusive sporting environments.