Justin Reeves has stop as Hawthorn chief government because of the “personal toll” of intense stress on the embattled AFL membership and its leaders.
Reeves, who spent greater than 5 years on the helm, has stepped down efficient instantly.
His resignation comes amid the fallout from the Hawks’ cultural security evaluation and the continued AFL investigation into allegations of historic racism on the membership.
Reeves was not at Hawthorn through the interval in query (2008-2016) however has confronted stress over the membership’s dealing with of the racism claims.
He additionally presided over the Hawks’ messy break-up with four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson and the handover to Sam Mitchell in 2021.
Clarkson stepped away from his position as coach of North Melbourne final week, days after saying Hawthorn must be investigated over their “shameful” actions through the racism saga.
In a membership assertion on Wednesday, Hawthorn stated: “Reeves will step down from the role effective immediately due to the personal toll and the need to focus on his well-being in what has been a very difficult period for the club.”
Reeves’ time in cost additionally included upheaval at board stage, with Andy Gowers elected as Jeff Kennett’s successor as president after a fractious and fiery energy wrestle.
On Wednesday, Hawthorn famous Reeves had delivered year-on-year earnings, authorities funding for the Kennedy Community Centre venture and progress in membership and business areas of the membership’s business.
The Hawks additionally bought off their gaming venues throughout Reeves’ tenure.
“I’ve worked hard with my team to establish strong foundations for the club to work through some important cultural, strategic and operational matters,” Reeves stated within the membership assertion.
“With that work done, I’m confident the club can emerge stronger than ever.
“I imagine now could be the correct time handy over to new management.
“I’m confident my departure will allow the board to identify a new CEO to lead our incredibly talented executive team, to ensure future club sustainability and success and support club coaches Sam Mitchell and Bec Goddard.”
Hawthorn have appointed chief business officer Ash Klein as appearing CEO and can kind a sub-committee to seek for Reeves’ full-time substitute.
“Justin is a highly respected sporting executive, which is a reputation built from delivering great results and running sound operations for more than 15 years in AFL football,” Hawks president Gowers stated.
“On behalf of the board, I thank Justin for his unwavering commitment to the Hawks over nearly six years, during which there has been some challenging periods that required astute leadership.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
