Justin Leydesdorff was appointed as Chair of New-Zealand Rugby League in 2024 and was elected as a Director in 2021.  He was elected by the NZRL membership through his work as the Chair of Counties Manukau Rugby League. Currently working in private investment, he holds qualifications in Business management, Asset management, and Sport Science. Justin brings vast governance experience serving Directorships within business, tertiary education and the sporting sectors over 20 years.

Justin lives in New Zealand in the sunny Hawkes Bay, known for its wine and art deco street scape.