Andrew Thorburn X CEO

[jonovdp]

How much money could the club have saved by hiring the CEO, and then he did a review?

But nah, we hand over couple of $100k for an external review…… then we hire the bloke who ran it.

Sounds like the LNP

[Saucy]

I get the feeling that Barham has given Scott full control over the football side of things, and Thorburn will run the business side of things.

Doubt either will get involved in the others business.

[Bullwinkle]

@Soulnet

We then met as a Board this morning

“BREAKING - Kevin Sheedy tells Mark Robinson he voted for James Hird to be CEO”

[barnz]

this is more discouraging than sheedys outburst

[Lawry]

@Preliminary_Point2

I don’t get why this is an issue. It was just a review into why we underperform, it wasn’t anything delicate like Hawthorns issues.

If it was me I’d be happy, the ceo has allready turned the rocks over and knows the issues worts and all. That means he thinks he can improve those areas. Why do I care that I have feedback last month to the new ceo. If anything it probably feels like I can trust the guy to keep giving honest feedback.

You nailed it - I think the fact he’s had open and authentic conversations with staff is 100% positive. It means he can address any issues and build a great culture at the club.
I’d say this appointment is equally as important and impressive as the Scott appointment. Thorburn is a seriously talented CEO and leader. I know people who have worked with him and they rate him very very highly. I hope the supporters get behind him because we are very fortunate to have someone of his calibre join as CEO. Well done Essendon - an inspired choice

[TDSpartan]

Having a CEO who has been castigated by a royal commission really isn’t the nicest feeling.

[chris_64]

We have 2 pretty high powered individuals running the club now, and an Agent of Change chairing the board.

I still just want this new regime, however powerful it is to translate into wining finals and flags.

Can we start by showing our farking credentials and blasting Collingwood off the park next Anzac Day.

[jackman7]

Was he fully endorsed by the Board?

[Bullwinkle]

New President, New Coach, New CEO … New Captain

[premature_rookie_ele]

@jackman7

Was he fully endorsed by the Board?

yes, but not to capacity.

[Bomb_Doe]

@Bullwinkle

New President, New Coach, New CEO … New Captain

New Dawn.

[dons_thru_n_thru]

@Soulnet

Thank you and go Bombers!

Dave Barham

Where did Dave go?? I miss Dave.

[SplitRound]

[saladin]

External review suddenly, unexpectedly, became internal.

Is the bloke a Urologist!?

[Mex]

@Soulnet

e of the people we asked to join the process was Andrew. Whilst he initially came to the club on a short-term basis to coordinate the external review, we believed we couldn’t overlook someone of his calibre and that he needed to be tested within our process against the field of candidates.

When Andrew was approached, he indicated that he would give the opportunity his consideration. At this point, he immediately removed himself from any oversight he had of the club’s CEO search. A week later, he formally entered the process and then interviewed for the role last week, along with the other candidates.

I get the feeling some people didn’t read the whole article and missed this bit…
(Not aimed at anyone in particular)

[Saucy]

I have been pleased with what Barham has done so far, so I will get behind this.

[SplitRound]

“My boss is a ■■■■■■■ idiot, I don’t know how he still has a job”
“Okay, thanks Bob, we’ll include the fact there’s disharmony in the department in the review.”
several weeks later
“Bob, you’re a malcontent, pack your bags.”

[Hot_Ganipganaps]

Yep, these guys say words like “football”. I appreciate that in my CEO’s and Chairman’s.

[saladin]

Sheeds to declare he voted for Hirdy in a few minutes.

[Gothemightybombers]

Control the ops
Bring in the money

Given the money to the football department
Stay away from the footballing