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ABOUT YOUR CORNERMAN:
ADELEINA LOTO MELEISEA
Founder and Director

I founded Cornerman Sports Advisory to work at the intersection of sport, regulation, and growth.

After more than 15 years embedded in New Zealand’s sporting landscape - across rugby league, combat sports, and governance environments - I saw how often passionate organisations were navigating complex systems without the right structural support.

Cornerman exists to change that.

With postgraduate training in corporate and commercial law, and hands-on experience in boardrooms, regulatory reform, and athlete pathways, I work with organisations that want to operate credibly, manage risk intelligently, and expand with intention.

I’ve contributed to national sporting bodies, league structures, professional athletes, and grassroots organisations - from internal policy reform to strategic positioning and international engagement.

My work is grounded in a simple belief:

Sport is one of society's most enduring institutions.

It deserves structures that match its ambition.

BEHIND THE NAME
CORNERMAN SPORTS ADVISORY

In high stakes situations and environments, the corner has a great impact on the outcome. 

CORNERMAN exists to provide clarity, structure, and strategic direction when the pressure is the highest.