Megan Compain

Megan Compain

A genuine trailblazer in New Zealand sport, Megan Compain is the first Kiwi basketballer to play professionally in the USA and the only New Zealand woman to conquer the WNBA.

Add to that a decade of representing New Zealand in basketball, including two Olympic Games, and you have a true sporting legend.

Beyond the court, Megan's 20-year journey in sports management includes pivotal roles in New Zealand Rugby and as a creative force in the business of sport.

Having been at the forefront of sport for decades she recognizes the significant strides in support, investment, and visibility of women in sport and advocates for continued momentum.

But despite progress in gender equality, there is still a need to protect young females from abuse in the workplace.

As a keynote speaker, Megan blends her experiences into empowering narratives, and her story gives others the courage to report abusive behaviour and find comfort in knowing they are not at fault.

An experienced MC she has also moderated panels for international conferences and workshops with the same skill and dedication she employed as a professional athlete.

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Megan Compain: NZ’s First Pro Basketball Player in the USA & All Blacks' New Commercial Manager

Episode 162

Megan Compain is the newly appointed All Blacks commercial manager, whose back story is as impressive as her new role.

She’s the first Kiwi to play professional basketball in the USA, and the only New Zealand woman to have played in the WNBA.

She is a Basketball NZ hall of famer having represented the Tall Ferns for 10 years including two Olympic Games, and she had three professional basketball seasons in Europe.

She transitioned from sport to the corporate and now boasts an extensive 20-year career in the sports industry with AND1, adidas, and New Zealand Rugby, and has added sports governance to her experiences with FIBA and Basketball New Zealand.