Essendon has appointed former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn as its new chief government.
Key factors:
- Thorburn was NAB CEO from 2014 to 2019
- The Bombers described his appointment as “a major step ahead for the membership”
- Thorburn replaces Xavier Campbell, who resigned in August
Thorburn was NAB chief government from 2014 to 2019 however resigned after the financial institution’s practices had been closely criticised within the banking royal fee’s ultimate report.
He replaces Xavier Campbell, who resigned as chief government in August after 9 years on the helm.
Thorburn is presently main the assessment of the Bombers’ soccer operations and can take over as CEO on November 1.
The 57-year-old was additionally a member of the panel that chosen Brad Scott as senior coach.
In a letter to Bombers members on Monday, Essendon president David Barham described Thorburn’s appointment as “a major step ahead for the membership”.
“In Andrew, we now have secured a extremely credentialed chief with a confirmed monitor document in growth, and constructing the management capabilities of his individuals,” Barham wrote.
“Andrew’s focus shall be on operating Essendon like a membership, with a renewed deal with our members and the core motive for which we exist — soccer.
“Our current appointments of Brad Scott and at the moment with Andrew, reveal our dedication to management and offering the precise surroundings to make sure we obtain sustained success as a membership.”
Campbell’s exit got here after a distinction of opinion with Barham over former coach Ben Rutten’s sacking.
Rutten was sacked the day after the Bombers’ season completed on the finish of the home-and-away rounds.
Barham ousted former president Paul Brasher in August.
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