Essendon have lastly selected their new AFL chief govt, appointing skilled West Coast administrator Craig Vozzo.
Following the Bombers’ botched course of to choose Andrew Thorburn in October, who lasted simply 24 hours within the job, the membership has turned to Vozzo.
The 53-year-old was the Eagles’ soccer boss for almost a decade, together with throughout the membership’s 2018 premiership season, and has a background in regulation.
Essendon president David Barham labelled Vozzo a “terrific person” and somebody who would lead the membership ahead with new coach Brad Scott.
“His experience in delivering football results and driving a high-performance environment was a key factor in his appointment as our next CEO,” Barham mentioned.
“The external review stated we need to focus more on our core business of football and with Craig, we have someone with proven results in that area.
“He is a well-respected person within the AFL industry and has impressed with his ability to lead and develop people to be their best.”
Vozzo mentioned he was “incredibly honoured” to be appointed.
“This club has a rich and proud history and I feel privileged to be able to lead us into what is a very exciting future for the club,” he mentioned.
“I look forward to building relationships across the club and working closely with the board, Brad Scott and the executive team.”
Thorburn resigned as Bombers CEO barely 24 hours after his appointment as a consequence of his position as chair of a church with divisive views round abortion and homosexuality.
Once these views grew to become public, Essendon informed Thorburn he was unable to function the membership’s CEO whereas persevering with as chair of City on a Hill.
Thorburn opted to stay with the church moderately than stick with the Bombers, the membership he grew up supporting.
