Strategy CEO Thread - Jennifer Watt - Started Jan 2023

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amaz199 said:
Are we deliberately being quiet about this?
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Whoever they had lined up is probably going through an extra screening process before anything is made public
 

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amaz199 said:
We would have to see on this one.

If he impresses during the interviewing process, I'd say we can trust that. (If he is keen to have a crack)

The club has made some serious grounds in terms of acquisitions and I think we are definitely heading in the right direction despite the serious allegations against Clarko (which seems to be leaning on the possibility that there's another story to it).

Recruiting team still needs fixing so I hope the CEO acquisition can help bring that into focus.
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Recruiting team comes under GM football and I'd imagine Viney would start that process as soon as trade period and draft finishes.

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But it’s not as seamless as just filling the open positions.

With other key football figures considered heavily in the mix to take the reins at both the league and at clubs, it then becomes a matter of filling the void they leave behind.

But there’s also the balance of not leaving potential candidates — many of whom hold other key football posts — in a state of flux.

Many more chess pieces could yet move around the board in coming months.

THE OPEN POSITIONS & POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

AFL – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gillon McLachlan is set to depart his post in coming months, though the Hawthorn investigation could extend his time at the desk. He had intended to vacate the role at the end of the season, but with AFL and AFL Women’s collective bargaining agreements to secure, a vote on a Tasmanian team and the Hawks investigation into explosive historical claims ongoing, he conceded last week that “it’ll be at least a couple of months, I’m sure of it” before he moves on from league headquarters.
A number of candidates have emerged for the position, most notably his two right-hand men at HQ – Andrew Dillon and Travis Auld. Brendon Gale has also been touted as being firmly in the mix, while Giants boss Dave Matthews was interviewed for the role. Western Bulldogs president Kylie Watson-Wheeler was reported as a contender.

AFL – GENERAL MANAGER OF FOOTBALL
With Brad Scott poached by Essendon to make a return to senior coaching, the league is facing a hole at the top of its footy department for the second time in 18 months. General manager of competition management Laura Kane is highly regarded at the AFL and is one of the individuals that has absorbed part of Scott’s role in his immediate absence. Former Cats star and current Giants football director Jimmy Bartel is one who has expressed his interest in Scott’s now-former role.

“Yeah, I think I would be interested,” he said on 3AW recently.
“I wouldn’t be much younger than when Brad Scott went into it, but I think having the different experiences down at Geelong, two interstate clubs, northern clubs, has clearly opened my thinking and education on the game.
“Obviously my involvement with the Players’ Association, the AFL Tribunal and a number of other little subcommittees … you’d always listen to that phone call, wouldn’t you?.”
It could mean the crew at 3AW could have a spot to fill, with Bartel a key player in their Sunday sport coverage and summer breakfast team. Should he depart, station bosses could do worse than looking to expand the role of Matthew Richardson who is well-loved in football circles.

ESSENDON – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
After Andrew Thorburn’s fleeting cameo in the Bombers’ chief executive role, the crew at The Hangar are again on the hunt for the top job. Chairman David Barham is adamant that the mission to “reshape the club” remains on track and that “(Thorburn’s departure) won’t hold us up”.
“We had some good candidates, (finding a replacement) won’t be a problem,” he said last week.
Essendon is set to target someone with football experience, with MCC boss and former Hawks chief Stuart Fox considered firmly in the mix. Lions boss Greg Swann’s name has also been raised, with Richmond executive Simon Matthews having also been extensively interviewed as part of the initial process.

NORTH MELBOURNE – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ben Amarfio’s departure from Arden Street will become official in coming weeks, with the Kangaroos chief working until October 31. A subcommittee was formed last month, made up of club directors and club executive with also input from people outside the club. Dockers boss Peter Bell said last month that while he was fully invested at Fremantle, “if North Melbourne or any other club were interested in what I was doing, then usually you would listen to it”.

THE POTENTIAL LOOMING VACANCIES

TRAVIS AULD
The league’s head of finance, clubs and broadcasting is considered a key candidate to take over at the helm of the AFL when McLachlan departs, while he has also been flagged as a potential candidate for the Essendon chief executive role.
It could mark a return to the black and red for Auld, who served as chief operating officer at Essendon between 1997 and 2009, and was the inaugural chief executive of the Gold Coast Suns before joining the league. His would be a key post to fill for the league given his hand in fixturing and club management.
ANDREW DILLON
As head of football operations and the league’s general counsel, Dillon has a hefty portfolio that will take some filling if he steps into the top job at headquarters. He is widely regarded as the frontrunner to secure the role being vacated by Gillon McLachlan.
BRENDON GALE
If Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale makes the move to headquarters, it would mean significant upheaval at Punt Road. Gale has been a mainstay of the club over the last decade, having famously forecast the team’s premiership glory as part of their long-range plan. President Peggy O’Neal has moved on from her post and to lose the one-two punch in one fell swoop would be tough for the Tigers.
GREG SWANN
Long-time footy administrator Swann has had a hand in a number of clubs in his experienced career, most recently Carlton and the then-enormous task of heading up the Brisbane Lions when he took over the job in 2014. Would have to be considered by both North Melbourne and Essendon in their respective CEO searches given his track record.
STUART FOX
The current head of the MCC is considered a key contender for the job at Essendon. Should he depart, it would leave a big hole for the MCC to fill, with Fox having been in the role since 2017. The former Hawthorn chief executive, who also spent time at Geelong, has overseen the management of the MCG which included navigating the Covid crisis. A prominent football figure with plenty of experience.
 
giantroo said:




But it’s not as seamless as just filling the open positions.

With other key football figures considered heavily in the mix to take the reins at both the league and at clubs, it then becomes a matter of filling the void they leave behind.

But there’s also the balance of not leaving potential candidates — many of whom hold other key football posts — in a state of flux.

Many more chess pieces could yet move around the board in coming months.

THE OPEN POSITIONS & POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

AFL – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gillon McLachlan is set to depart his post in coming months, though the Hawthorn investigation could extend his time at the desk. He had intended to vacate the role at the end of the season, but with AFL and AFL Women’s collective bargaining agreements to secure, a vote on a Tasmanian team and the Hawks investigation into explosive historical claims ongoing, he conceded last week that “it’ll be at least a couple of months, I’m sure of it” before he moves on from league headquarters.
A number of candidates have emerged for the position, most notably his two right-hand men at HQ – Andrew Dillon and Travis Auld. Brendon Gale has also been touted as being firmly in the mix, while Giants boss Dave Matthews was interviewed for the role. Western Bulldogs president Kylie Watson-Wheeler was reported as a contender.

AFL – GENERAL MANAGER OF FOOTBALL
With Brad Scott poached by Essendon to make a return to senior coaching, the league is facing a hole at the top of its footy department for the second time in 18 months. General manager of competition management Laura Kane is highly regarded at the AFL and is one of the individuals that has absorbed part of Scott’s role in his immediate absence. Former Cats star and current Giants football director Jimmy Bartel is one who has expressed his interest in Scott’s now-former role.

“Yeah, I think I would be interested,” he said on 3AW recently.
“I wouldn’t be much younger than when Brad Scott went into it, but I think having the different experiences down at Geelong, two interstate clubs, northern clubs, has clearly opened my thinking and education on the game.
“Obviously my involvement with the Players’ Association, the AFL Tribunal and a number of other little subcommittees … you’d always listen to that phone call, wouldn’t you?.”
It could mean the crew at 3AW could have a spot to fill, with Bartel a key player in their Sunday sport coverage and summer breakfast team. Should he depart, station bosses could do worse than looking to expand the role of Matthew Richardson who is well-loved in football circles.

ESSENDON – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
After Andrew Thorburn’s fleeting cameo in the Bombers’ chief executive role, the crew at The Hangar are again on the hunt for the top job. Chairman David Barham is adamant that the mission to “reshape the club” remains on track and that “(Thorburn’s departure) won’t hold us up”.
“We had some good candidates, (finding a replacement) won’t be a problem,” he said last week.
Essendon is set to target someone with football experience, with MCC boss and former Hawks chief Stuart Fox considered firmly in the mix. Lions boss Greg Swann’s name has also been raised, with Richmond executive Simon Matthews having also been extensively interviewed as part of the initial process.

NORTH MELBOURNE – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ben Amarfio’s departure from Arden Street will become official in coming weeks, with the Kangaroos chief working until October 31. A subcommittee was formed last month, made up of club directors and club executive with also input from people outside the club. Dockers boss Peter Bell said last month that while he was fully invested at Fremantle, “if North Melbourne or any other club were interested in what I was doing, then usually you would listen to it”.

THE POTENTIAL LOOMING VACANCIES

TRAVIS AULD
The league’s head of finance, clubs and broadcasting is considered a key candidate to take over at the helm of the AFL when McLachlan departs, while he has also been flagged as a potential candidate for the Essendon chief executive role.
It could mark a return to the black and red for Auld, who served as chief operating officer at Essendon between 1997 and 2009, and was the inaugural chief executive of the Gold Coast Suns before joining the league. His would be a key post to fill for the league given his hand in fixturing and club management.
ANDREW DILLON
As head of football operations and the league’s general counsel, Dillon has a hefty portfolio that will take some filling if he steps into the top job at headquarters. He is widely regarded as the frontrunner to secure the role being vacated by Gillon McLachlan.
BRENDON GALE
If Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale makes the move to headquarters, it would mean significant upheaval at Punt Road. Gale has been a mainstay of the club over the last decade, having famously forecast the team’s premiership glory as part of their long-range plan. President Peggy O’Neal has moved on from her post and to lose the one-two punch in one fell swoop would be tough for the Tigers.
GREG SWANN
Long-time footy administrator Swann has had a hand in a number of clubs in his experienced career, most recently Carlton and the then-enormous task of heading up the Brisbane Lions when he took over the job in 2014. Would have to be considered by both North Melbourne and Essendon in their respective CEO searches given his track record.
STUART FOX
The current head of the MCC is considered a key contender for the job at Essendon. Should he depart, it would leave a big hole for the MCC to fill, with Fox having been in the role since 2017. The former Hawthorn chief executive, who also spent time at Geelong, has overseen the management of the MCG which included navigating the Covid crisis. A prominent football figure with plenty of experience.
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What a shocking headline. They are straight up trolling.
 
giantroo said:




But it’s not as seamless as just filling the open positions.

With other key football figures considered heavily in the mix to take the reins at both the league and at clubs, it then becomes a matter of filling the void they leave behind.

But there’s also the balance of not leaving potential candidates — many of whom hold other key football posts — in a state of flux.

Many more chess pieces could yet move around the board in coming months.

THE OPEN POSITIONS & POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

AFL – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Gillon McLachlan is set to depart his post in coming months, though the Hawthorn investigation could extend his time at the desk. He had intended to vacate the role at the end of the season, but with AFL and AFL Women’s collective bargaining agreements to secure, a vote on a Tasmanian team and the Hawks investigation into explosive historical claims ongoing, he conceded last week that “it’ll be at least a couple of months, I’m sure of it” before he moves on from league headquarters.
A number of candidates have emerged for the position, most notably his two right-hand men at HQ – Andrew Dillon and Travis Auld. Brendon Gale has also been touted as being firmly in the mix, while Giants boss Dave Matthews was interviewed for the role. Western Bulldogs president Kylie Watson-Wheeler was reported as a contender.

AFL – GENERAL MANAGER OF FOOTBALL
With Brad Scott poached by Essendon to make a return to senior coaching, the league is facing a hole at the top of its footy department for the second time in 18 months. General manager of competition management Laura Kane is highly regarded at the AFL and is one of the individuals that has absorbed part of Scott’s role in his immediate absence. Former Cats star and current Giants football director Jimmy Bartel is one who has expressed his interest in Scott’s now-former role.

“Yeah, I think I would be interested,” he said on 3AW recently.
“I wouldn’t be much younger than when Brad Scott went into it, but I think having the different experiences down at Geelong, two interstate clubs, northern clubs, has clearly opened my thinking and education on the game.
“Obviously my involvement with the Players’ Association, the AFL Tribunal and a number of other little subcommittees … you’d always listen to that phone call, wouldn’t you?.”
It could mean the crew at 3AW could have a spot to fill, with Bartel a key player in their Sunday sport coverage and summer breakfast team. Should he depart, station bosses could do worse than looking to expand the role of Matthew Richardson who is well-loved in football circles.

ESSENDON – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
After Andrew Thorburn’s fleeting cameo in the Bombers’ chief executive role, the crew at The Hangar are again on the hunt for the top job. Chairman David Barham is adamant that the mission to “reshape the club” remains on track and that “(Thorburn’s departure) won’t hold us up”.
“We had some good candidates, (finding a replacement) won’t be a problem,” he said last week.
Essendon is set to target someone with football experience, with MCC boss and former Hawks chief Stuart Fox considered firmly in the mix. Lions boss Greg Swann’s name has also been raised, with Richmond executive Simon Matthews having also been extensively interviewed as part of the initial process.

NORTH MELBOURNE – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ben Amarfio’s departure from Arden Street will become official in coming weeks, with the Kangaroos chief working until October 31. A subcommittee was formed last month, made up of club directors and club executive with also input from people outside the club. Dockers boss Peter Bell said last month that while he was fully invested at Fremantle, “if North Melbourne or any other club were interested in what I was doing, then usually you would listen to it”.

THE POTENTIAL LOOMING VACANCIES

TRAVIS AULD
The league’s head of finance, clubs and broadcasting is considered a key candidate to take over at the helm of the AFL when McLachlan departs, while he has also been flagged as a potential candidate for the Essendon chief executive role.
It could mark a return to the black and red for Auld, who served as chief operating officer at Essendon between 1997 and 2009, and was the inaugural chief executive of the Gold Coast Suns before joining the league. His would be a key post to fill for the league given his hand in fixturing and club management.
ANDREW DILLON
As head of football operations and the league’s general counsel, Dillon has a hefty portfolio that will take some filling if he steps into the top job at headquarters. He is widely regarded as the frontrunner to secure the role being vacated by Gillon McLachlan.
BRENDON GALE
If Richmond chief executive Brendon Gale makes the move to headquarters, it would mean significant upheaval at Punt Road. Gale has been a mainstay of the club over the last decade, having famously forecast the team’s premiership glory as part of their long-range plan. President Peggy O’Neal has moved on from her post and to lose the one-two punch in one fell swoop would be tough for the Tigers.
GREG SWANN
Long-time footy administrator Swann has had a hand in a number of clubs in his experienced career, most recently Carlton and the then-enormous task of heading up the Brisbane Lions when he took over the job in 2014. Would have to be considered by both North Melbourne and Essendon in their respective CEO searches given his track record.
STUART FOX
The current head of the MCC is considered a key contender for the job at Essendon. Should he depart, it would leave a big hole for the MCC to fill, with Fox having been in the role since 2017. The former Hawthorn chief executive, who also spent time at Geelong, has overseen the management of the MCG which included navigating the Covid crisis. A prominent football figure with plenty of experience.
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So Bell is in the picture but not the article?
 

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Warrboy said:
OK … so I’m the least ITK person around these parts. My last attempt was relaying that JHF told a junior clinic that he wasn’t leaving North!
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The fact that he said that is probably true, nothing on you, he is a lying milksop after all
 
Warrboy said:
OK … so I’m the least ITK person around these parts. My last attempt was relaying that JHF told a junior clinic that he wasn’t leaving North!

Two pieces of info I have is:

1. Simmo would like/have liked to coach North but has never been approached.

2. Peter Bell North CEO is a very distinct possibility.
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Another thing to add to the 'why JHF is a campaigner' list: Lies to children.
 
I think that we are in a very fortunate position that we have a president who really represents the larger NMFC community and members aspect, and a coach in Clarko, if everything continues as planned, to be the face of the football performance. A CEO who can sit in the background a bit and keep the financial and staff development areas building is ideal. A big part of that is managing the board and football department, but doesn't need to be too conspicuous if everyone is doing their jobs.
 
Warrboy said:
OK … so I’m the least ITK person around these parts. My last attempt was relaying that JHF told a junior clinic that he wasn’t leaving North!

Two pieces of info I have is:

1. Simmo would like/have liked to coach North but has never been approached.

2. Peter Bell North CEO is a very distinct possibility.
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He directly said not interested in 2019?
 
Warrboy said:
OK … so I’m the least ITK person around these parts. My last attempt was relaying that JHF told a junior clinic that he wasn’t leaving North!

Two pieces of info I have is:

1. Simmo would like/have liked to coach North but has never been approached.

2. Peter Bell North CEO is a very distinct possibility.
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Pretty sure we sounded out both Simmo and Horse indirectly before Noble was appointed.
 



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North Melbourne tap into Andrew Demetriou in hunt for new CEO​

By Peter Ryan​

October 20, 2022 — 5.40pm

North Melbourne have canvassed the advice of former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou on potential candidates to replace departing CEO Ben Amarfio as the club continues their search for a new boss.

The 61-year-old who finished up as league boss in 2014 met with club president Sonja Hood and offered to assist those at the club in which he played 103 games between 1981-87 before he spent a season at Hawthorn.

Hood has been meeting with many people within the industry having been on a steep learning curve in her first year in the job that saw senior coach David Noble part ways with the club, Amarfio resign, the No.1 pick Jason Horne-Francis request a trade after just one season at the club as well as the appointment of four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson.

Demetriou is well-connected in the industry having worked his way from head of the AFL Players’ Association to AFL football operations boss before taking over as AFL CEO in 2003, having established a successful business career post-playing.


Amarfio finishes up in the role on October 31 having resigned at the start of September ending a three-year stint that saw the club replace two coaches and appoint four-time premiership coach Clarkson as their new coach.

He was lauded for his work in developing the Arden Street precinct however difficulties in getting the football program on track made his departure likely after Clarkson was appointed.

Fremantle sources said Dockers’ football manager Peter Bell would be remaining with the club, after having been linked to the North Melbourne role and telling 3AW last month he’d be open to a chat. The Kangaroos have remained tight-lipped about other candidates.

The potential for Demetriou to become a candidate himself has not been discussed and sources close to the situation said Demetriou would not consider that question unless North Melbourne decided to put him on their radar for the job. Sources said his intention was to offer any support his former club required.


Clarkson, who was a teammate of Demetriou’s at North Melbourne is due to start on November 1.

He is likely to start then despite an AFL investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct towards some players on Hawthorn’s playing list and in particular affecting First Nations players, their families and/or their intimate partners. The terms of the reference have now been set and Clarkson is keen to participate in the investigation with mediation one of the possible outcomes.

Respected football manager Todd Viney has already started in his role at North Melbourne and was involved during trade period.

The Kangaroos are not the only club searching for a new CEO with Essendon attempting to replace Xavier Campbell for a second time after initial appointment Andrew Thorburn resigned little more than 24 hours after accepting the job after the club decided his role as chair of City on the Hill church conflicted with his role as Essendon CEO.
 
Give to Clarko as well ceo /coach North ahead of the curve as usual
 

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