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Paralympics Australia CEO Catherine Clark has quit her post after two-and-a-half years in the job.
The head of commercial, comunications and brand, Cameron Murray, has been acting in the role since June when Clark took personal leave.
What's next?:
The Paralympics will begin in Paris on August 27.
Paralympics Australia says the resignation of its CEO, Catherine Clark, won't have any impact on the performance of Australia's athletes in Paris.
"It is business as usual at Paralympics Australia," a spokesperson for the organisation said.
"There is no disruption to the preparation of the Australian Paralympic Team following yesterday's announcement."
Clark resigned yesterday, just 56 days before the Paralympic games begin in Paris.
She's been on personal leave for an undisclosed reason since June after spending two-and-a-half years in the job.
The organisation's head of commercial, communications and brand, Cameron Murray has been acting in the role since Clark took leave and will continue in the position.
"The PA board has total confidence in Cameron's ability to ensure a smooth transition and continuity during this important period and we are all getting on with the job," the Paralympics Australia spokesperson said.
Clark wasn't present when the team was officially launched by the prime minister in Canberra on Monday.
"It's been a tremendous honour to be a part of the Australian Paralympic Movement," Clark said in a statement.
"The stage is well and truly set for Paris.
"The athletes and their support teams are ready. I hand over to them with complete confidence as they are poised to create their magic."
Paralympics Australia is planning to send a team of more than 160 athletes to the games when they begin on August 28.
The team finished eighth on the medal table in Tokyo after finishing in the top five in every games since 1992.
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