Champion swimmer Susie O'Neill says she'll put athletes at the heart of her duties as an Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) board member.
O'Neill and AusCycling chairman Craig Bingham joined the board on Saturday at the AOC's annual general meeting in Sydney.
Queenslander O'Neill, who won two Olympic gold medals, four silver and two bronze, is eager to chip in ahead of Brisbane's 2032 Olympics.
"Now is a good time in my life to get back involved in the Olympic movement," the 51-year-old told reporters.
"I'm passionate about the Olympics.
"The lead-in to Brisbane 2032 is really exciting, I want to be a part of it, I want to be around athletes.
"I want to help athletes as much as I can, using my experience as an athlete and then other things I have learnt along the way."
Melbourne-based businessman Bingham said joining the board was a "great honour".
"Business and sport really go hand-in-hand," he said.
"It's all about people and culture.
"How do we foster a great culture where everybody feels part of a high performing entity, and that's what I hope to bring."
O'Neill and Bingham were elected to the two vacancies from 13 candidates.
