STEVE “CHIMES” GILLIS

LEADING PLAYER MANAGER | RUGBY LEAGUE POWERBROKER | HOST “CHIMING IN” PODCAST

Steve “Chimes” Gillis is one of rugby league’s most respected and well-connected player managers, with more than 30 years immersed in professional sport at the highest level.

Steve began his career with News Limited, completing a four-year journalism cadetship before becoming a sports reporter with the Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror. Across 13 years in the newsroom, he built strong relationships with the players, coaches, administrators and club executives who shape the game, developing a rare insider perspective on rugby league.

That experience paved the way for a successful career in sports management, where Steve has built a reputation for integrity, loyalty and long-standing relationships. His relationships within the game run deep, with many former stars trusting Steve to guide the careers of their own children.

Alongside rugby league, Steve has established a strong presence in rugby union, managing a talented group of Super Rugby and international players while maintaining close relationships across Australia’s professional franchises and governing bodies.

Steve also hosts the Chiming In podcast, drawing on decades of experience to deliver honest and entertaining conversations with players, coaches and personalities from across the sporting world.

JEM founder Jane Elkin has known Steve for more than 20 years as a trusted industry colleague and friend, making his inclusion in the collective a natural fit.

With an unrivalled network and decades of experience inside professional sport, Steve offers audiences a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on the personalities, relationships, politics and moments that shape elite sport.

Available For

• Corporate MC & Event Host

• Public Speaking

• Panel Discussions & Moderating

• Rugby League & Sports Events

• Corporate & Sporting Events

• Player & Athlete Management Insights

• Behind-the-Scenes Sporting Conversations

• Podcast & Media Appearances

• Interviews & On-Stage Conversations

• Rugby League & Rugby Union Engagements