He wasn’t asked about his religious beliefs. It’s not relevant to being a CEO. Tricky question to navigate during an interview if it’s a protected attribute under state and federal law. Questions re additional leadership roles are appropriate and then could lead to uncovering perceived conflict of interests.
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First with the news is Tom
This has board coup written all over it.
Muir has been on the board for 10+ years, hasn’t he??
2015 I believe
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Would be a bit hypocritical of them to say because of involvement in royal commission he can’t take place, they were also mentioned.
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It’s hard to have any confidence in the external review if with this process happening in parallel.
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So hypothetically speaking, if he agreed to step down from his church chairmanship, what do we reckon would’ve happened next?
The lynch mob would still go after him I reckon
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But as I said in an earlier post, it wasn’t his religious beliefs that were a problem, but his position at the head of an organisation which had expressed views on serious social matters which were at odds with those of the Essendon Football Club, (some of which at least he himself does not accept). He was free to worship as he wished, but not to remain as head honcho of that religious organisation while employed as head of the EFC.
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Barham will drive and complete the change agenda, including changes to board composition and re-election of current board members, and then hand over. He’s not long term by any stretch.
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EY are specialists in Corporate industry.
As I have said countless times, and will say countless more………
Essendon Football Club is a Not-for-profit organisation. Not a business.
You can get away with hiring sketchy characters in the business sector, because they answer to nobody.
It simply does not hold up in the Not-for-profit sector.
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Very much like what happened at Collingwood.
I just don’t think Muir should be it. We need someone who hasn’t been there for 5+ years. It’s just a revolving door.
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I’m not disagreeing with that but the idea that anyone is asked their religious beliefs in an interview process is fraught with danger because of its status in law. He could have been asked to declare all leadership positions which could have led to uncovering any perceived conflict of interests like the COAH role.
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Agreed.
Sacked by Dictator Dan early days in the pandemic following the hotel inquiry.
Some weren’t impressed with her earlier job in Education
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In my dealings with her, she was horrifically incompetent. Sorry to say.
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Barham spoke about that publicly confirming it was off limits
LOL it’s posted on his Linkedin, hardly a secret, ultimate incompetence
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I’m team Barham. He may have made an error here, but he’s had the balls to go against the status quo and actually try to implement change and improvement. It was always going to be messy, but at least he’s given it a crack FFS. The old firm could not give a fark about the club being ■■■■ on field as long as they can keep using the club as a vassal to make all their connections money.
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Don’t believe Andrew Muir is truly seeking Presidency
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