World Netball: Vivian Koster elected Oceania regional director

World Netball (WN) has announced that Vivian Koster has been chosen as the new Oceania Regional Director.

Koster was elected by Oceania Netball and will serve on the WN Board for the next four years.

She brings over 20 years of experience in sports administration and holds advanced degrees - a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy and Administration and a Master of Arts - from the University of the South Pacific.

Koster made history as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Netball Fiji, a position she held from 2021 until December 2024.

She will take over the role from Wainikiti (Kiti) Bogidrau, who sadly passed away earlier this year.

In a statement about her election, Koster expressed her gratitude for the support from Oceania Netball and the trust placed in her to represent them on the World Netball Board.

"I am overwhelmed at the support of Oceania Netball and the trust they have in me to represent them on the World Netball Board.

“I recognise that I stand on the shoulders of those before me, in particular, the late Wainikiti Bogidrau, who was not just a netball colleague but a great friend.

“I was fortunate to journey with her through netball in Fiji and Oceania, and I continue to learn from her in this new space."

Koster looks forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and making sure that the voices of their members, especially those who face challenges but are passionate about the sport.

For more information about the WN Board members and their roles, you can visit the World Netball website here.