Ian Chesterman AM is a prominent figure in Australian sports administration, currently serving as the President of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) since his election in April 2022. His involvement with the AOC spans over two decades, having first been elected to its Executive in 2001 and serving as Vice President from 2016 to 2022. Chesterman's commitment to Olympic sports is further exemplified by his role as a board member of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and his position as Chair of the Australian Olympic Foundation.

Chesterman has made history in Australian Olympic leadership by becoming the first individual to lead both summer and winter Olympic teams. He has served as Chef de Mission for an impressive seven Olympic teams, including six Winter Olympics from 1998 to 2018, and most recently, the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. His tenure as Chef de Mission has been marked by significant achievements, including steering Australia to global recognition as a respected winter sports nation, with the country securing 14 Olympic medals across his Winter Games leadership.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics presented unique challenges due to the global pandemic, but under Chesterman's guidance, Australia fielded its largest away team of 486 athletes. This team achieved record success, winning 17 gold medals and a total of 46 medals. His effective leadership during this challenging period demonstrated his ability to navigate complex situations while maintaining team cohesion and performance.

Chesterman's contributions to sports administration extend beyond his Olympic roles. He has been involved with various sports organizations throughout his career, including serving as the Executive Officer of the Australian Ski Federation (now Snow Australia) from 1984 to 1987. He played a crucial role in establishing the Australian Ski Institute in 1994 and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia in 1999. Additionally, Chesterman has lent his expertise to the Commonwealth Games movement, serving as a key media advisor to the Commonwealth Games Federation for three Games.

In recognition of his significant contributions to sports administration, particularly his work with the Australian Olympic Committee, Chesterman was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2019. He was also honored with Life Membership of the AOC in May 2018. Alongside his sporting commitments, Chesterman is the managing director of Sportcom Pty Ltd, a public relations and events company he founded in 1988, which has worked with numerous leading national and international corporate and sporting organizations over three decades.