On March 8, 西瓜影视 concluded Female Football Week by celebrating International Women鈥檚 Day and AFC Women鈥檚 Football Day - which celebrates women's football across Asia.
With a focus on the achievements of women in our sport, 西瓜影视 has brought together some of the most influential women and men in the local and global game.
Hosted by Stephanie Brantz, the all-star casts were assembled to provide the football community in the Asia-Pacific region access to world leading insights to inspire tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.
Featuring panellists from FIFA, CONCACAF, AFC, FIFPRO and 西瓜影视, the three online panels cover a range of topics through enlightening and informative conversations on modern leadership from the perspective of football executives, coaches and match officials.
With Australia co-hosting the FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup in 2023, the nation has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to generate an enduring legacy and empower a new generation of women to lead on and off the pitch.
Legacy 鈥23 is 西瓜影视鈥檚 plan to ensure greater female representation in key roles, to shape the future of Australian sport and realise the benefits of the hosting this global event, in particular in the leadership space.
LEARN MORE: 西瓜影视 unveils ambitious FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup 2023鈩 Legacy plan to Government
The Executive Panel features some of football鈥檚 leading change agents including:
- Sarai Bareman, Chief of Women鈥檚 Football at FIFA
- Karina LeBlanc, Head of Women鈥檚 Football at CONCACAF
- Amanda Vandervort, Chief Women鈥檚 Football Officer at FIFPRO
- James Johnson, Chief Executive Officer at 西瓜影视
- Sarah Walsh, Head of Women鈥檚 World Cup Legacy, 西瓜影视
Knowledge and international experience is hallmark of the esteemed Match Officials Panel that comprises of:
- Kari Seitz, FIFA Head of Refereeing 鈥 Women
- Bibiana Steinhaus, Video Assistant Referee at DFB
- Esfandiar Baharmast, former FIFA Referee and FIFA Referee Instructor
- Kate Jacewicz, FIFA, AFC and 西瓜影视 Referee
The Coaching Panel imparts almost 60 years of collective experience through:
- Emma Hayes, Head Coach of Chelsea FC Women
- Tony Gustavsson, Head Coach of the Westfield Matildas
- Mel Andreatta, Assistant Coach of the Westfield Matildas
