Brad Drewett was a former top 40 singles and top 20 doubles player. In addition to his work with the ATP, Drewett developed and managed a number of successful businesses in the sport and fitness industry. Drewett also worked as a commentator for Channel 9 and Channel 10 in Australia.

ATP Involvement: Drewett served as ATP Executive Chairman & President from 1 January 2012 through his passing, following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease, on 3 May 2013. Drewett had previously served as the ATP's Chief Executive Officer for the International Group since January 2006, overseeing the growth and success of ATP's operations in the Middle East, Asia and Pacific regions.

Prior to that, Drewett led the region as Managing Director from 2003 to 2005 and was Executive Vice President from 1999 to 2003. He previously served as an elected ATP Player Council representative and, from 1993 to 1999, as an elected ATP Player Board Representative. From 2001 to 2011, Drewett served as Tournament Director of the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. As well as managing the event when held in Sydney and Houston, Drewett has been responsible for a number of significant ATP commercial agreements including the negotiation of a multi-year deal with the Shanghai Municipal Government to stage the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai from 2005 to 2008. 



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