International Paralympic Committee
Mark Copeland is a seasoned legal professional and business leader with extensive experience in both the legal and agricultural sectors. Currently serving as a member of the Intentional Misrepresentation Independent Panel at Paralympics Australia and a lawyer member on the International Panel at Sport Resolutions, Mark also holds the position of Director and Principal at Mark Copeland Lawyers. With a strong focus on governance and ethics, Mark has been the Chairman of the Legal & Ethics Committee at the International Paralympic Committee since 2014. Additionally, Mark is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and has served as Director at Stonehaven Trustee Limited. As an Approved Farm Debt Mediator and member of various panels under AMINZ, Mark contributes to the agricultural community through advisory roles, including at Baytown Investments Limited. Mark holds a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington and has previously chaired the Board of Trustees for Hillary Outdoors.
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International Paralympic Committee
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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Its primary responsibilities are to support our 200 plus members, develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, ensure the successful delivery and organisation of the Paralympic Games and act as the international federation for 6 Para sports. Founded on 22 September 1989 as a non-profit organisation, the IPC is an athlete-centred organisation composed of an elected Governing Board, a management team and various Standing Committees and Councils. Since 1999 we have been headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The IPC seeks to make for an inclusive world through sport by developing sports opportunities for all people with disabilities from the beginner to elite level. It currently employs over 130 people from more than 40 countries. Thanks to the unique combination of ever-improving athletic performance and increasing global awareness, the Paralympic Games are today firmly established as the world’s number one sport event for driving social inclusion. The event boasts a strong track record for transforming attitudes, cities, countries, and the lives of millions of people around the world.