Trevor Nisbett (born 13 June 1957) is an Australian businessman, executive and former

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er, who played for South Bunbury in the

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. He is the outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) of the

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in the

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Career

Nisbett was born and raised in Bunbury,

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. He attended

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and played senior football for South Bunbury. He attended the

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, graduating with a

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and a

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.Business School
– UWA. Retrieved 29 August 2011. After serving as football manager of the

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for two years, Nisbett became involved with the

in 1989, when he was appointed football manager of the club. In 1999, Nisbett was appointed CEO of the West Coast Eagles, replacing Brian Cook. In 2000, Nisbett was awarded the inaugural

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, and in 2003, the inaugural Graeme Samuel Award, receiving a $20,000 award. He is also a deputy chairman of the

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Foundation and a member of the board of Foodbank WA.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nisbett, Trevor 1957 births Businesspeople from Western Australia Australian rules footballers from Western Australia East Perth Football Club administrators Living people People from Bunbury, Western Australia South Bunbury Football Club players University of Western Australia alumni West Coast Eagles administrators