Essendon have lastly selected their new AFL chief govt, appointing skilled West Coast administrator Craig Vozzo.
Following the Bombers’ botched course of to select 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 individual inside the AFL trade and has impressed together with his capacity to steer and develop individuals to be their greatest.”
Vozzo mentioned he was “extremely honoured” to be appointed.
“This membership has a wealthy and proud historical past and I really feel privileged to have the ability to lead us into what’s a really thrilling future for the membership,” he mentioned.
“I look ahead to constructing relationships throughout the membership and dealing intently with the board, Brad Scott and the chief workforce.”
Thorburn resigned as Bombers CEO barely 24 hours after his appointment due to his role as chair of a church with divisive views around abortion and homosexuality.
Once those views became public, Essendon told Thorburn he was unable to serve as the club’s CEO while continuing as chair of City on a Hill.
Thorburn opted to stay with the church quite than stick with the Bombers, the membership he grew up supporting.
