Michael Nettlefold appointed St Kilda CEO

Saints Media · Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:03pm

The St Kilda Football Club today announced the appointment of Michael Nettlefold as Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday 27th April.

Read more: http://saints.com.au/fanzone/supporterg ... fault.aspx

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chook23 · Post: # 706477Post **chook23** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:11pm

CEO .....answers to the board

he is remaining on Board

have always thought this a conflict of sorts

Was Miller of Richmond CEO and board member or Football manager and board member......

which ever it caused some grief over at tiges in the end.

fingers · Post: # 706478Post **fingers** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:14pm

chook23 wrote:CEO .....answers to the board

he is remaining on Board

have always thought this a conflict of sorts

Was Miller of Richmond CEO and board member or Football manager and board member......

which ever it caused some grief over at tiges in the end.

It depends on what they agree his vote is on the board. May not be an issue. Depends on the governance structure.

GrumpyOne · Post: # 706481Post **GrumpyOne** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:20pm

As if we didn't see that appointment a mile away.

fingers · Post: # 706483Post **fingers** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:22pm

GrumpyOne wrote:As if we didn't see that appointment a mile away.

gee you're a grumpyone aren't you

GrumpyOne · Post: # 706490Post **GrumpyOne** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:29pm

fingers wrote:
GrumpyOne wrote:As if we didn't see that appointment a mile away.
gee you're a grumpyone aren't you

I'm the GrumpyOne.

evertonfc · Post: # 706493Post **evertonfc** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 2:33pm

Good.

Really happy with that. Would have preferred him on an interim to see if he was up to it, but I have faith that he is, so I guess it balances out.

iwantmeseats · Wed 04 Mar 2009 4:47pm

oh well, good luck to him.,

I KNEW that "casting the net far and wide" was just lip service bulls*** though. Totally expected these days

Eastern · Post: # 706576Post **Eastern** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:02pm

To me it looks like a good appointment; successful in business, well connected etc etc, and a former player

Was Jim Watts on the board just prior to his appointment as CEO? Someone with a better memory than I will know !!

chook23 · Post: # 706579Post **chook23** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:04pm

Eastern wrote:To me it looks like a good appointment; successful in business, well connected etc etc, and a former player

Was Jim Watts on the board just prior to his appointment as CEO? Someone with a better memory than I will know !!

but the question is did remain on the board

Eastern · Post: # 706581Post **Eastern** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:08pm

chook23 wrote:
Eastern wrote:To me it looks like a good appointment; successful in business, well connected etc etc, and a former player

Was Jim Watts on the board just prior to his appointment as CEO? Someone with a better memory than I will know !!
but the question is did remain on the board

Don't know, but from memory, NO. Is Michael Nettlefold definately staying on the Board? I haven't heard anything other than the announcement. If so, he will be the "Executive Director" and not the "CEO". Same job, just different name for legal reasons !!

St DAC · Post: # 706585Post **St DAC** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:14pm

I can't remember if he's currently on the board or not, but if he is, this appointment should ensure he removes himself from it. One or the other IMO, not both.

chook23 · Post: # 706591Post **chook23** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:25pm

Eastern wrote:
chook23 wrote:
Eastern wrote:To me it looks like a good appointment; successful in business, well connected etc etc, and a former player

Was Jim Watts on the board just prior to his appointment as CEO? Someone with a better memory than I will know !!
but the question is did remain on the board
Don't know, but from memory, NO. Is Michael Nettlefold definately staying on the Board? I haven't heard anything other than the announcement. If so, he will be the "Executive Director" and not the "CEO". Same job, just different name for legal reasons !!

Appointed as Eecutive Director

so will remain on board.....

Personally think he should step down from board....

GeorgeYoung27 · Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:26pm

Peter Jackson at Essendon is on their board.

ausfatcat · Post: # 706599Post **ausfatcat** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:46pm

It's pretty standard practise to have the CEO the member of the board as well.

fingers · Post: # 706601Post **fingers** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:49pm

chook23 wrote:Personally think he should step down from board....

Why?

chook23 · Post: # 706602Post **chook23** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 5:59pm

fingers wrote:
chook23 wrote:Personally think he should step down from board....
Why?

Generally CEO is directed by board

and reports back to board

If board want to discuss his performance as EO (CEO) it may not be prudent to discuss all in front of him at board meeting

board should call him before them as required......

but he should be at every board meeting in his role as board member but not as EO or CEO

think there is conflict or perceived that could be used by varying parties including media.

casey scorp · Wed 04 Mar 2009 6:31pm

Our constitution used to prohibit the CEO being on the Board, but it was amended specifically at an AGM a few years ago so that Jim Watts could hold the roles of both Board member and CEO concurrently.

My recollection is that, in being allowed to hold both roles prior to the amendment, the Club was actually operating in breach of the constitution at the time.

older saint · Wed 04 Mar 2009 7:21pm

It does appear to be a conflict of interest and has the potential for a divided board should things go pear shape.

It also would mean that IF his performance was not up to scratch and he was released that both a CEO and board member would be required.

Too much power in one persons hands

Richter · Post: # 706682Post **Richter** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 8:51pm

I know next to jack about MN, but the first thing that springs to mind is that, so close to the start of the season, I like the fact that he will not need much running in to hand over as he has so much experience at the club already. We seem to be humming from an admin point of view, so "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" seems to be the message.

As usual, time will tell.

saintsRrising · Wed 04 Mar 2009 8:53pm

Lets hope that he is a GOOD choice...rather than just an easy expedient choice.

Our CEO needs to be be very good......and not just able to very quickly assume the position (thought that is nice....).

Eastern · Post: # 706724Post **Eastern** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 9:40pm

Apart from his business connections (He & his family are and have been very successful in a number of businesses including advertising and food), he is well connected in footy/AFL circles too. His wife is the daughter of Albert Mantello, who is a former afl commissioner !!

saintbrat · Post: # 706729Post **saintbrat** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 9:46pm

Eastern wrote:
chook23 wrote:
Eastern wrote:To me it looks like a good appointment; successful in business, well connected etc etc, and a former player

Was Jim Watts on the board just prior to his appointment as CEO? Someone with a better memory than I will know !!
but the question is did remain on the board
Don't know, but from memory, NO. Is Michael Nettlefold definately staying on the Board? I haven't heard anything other than the announcement. If so, he will be the "Executive Director" and not the "CEO". Same job, just different name for legal reasons !!

from the above press release

The Board appointed Michael as Executive Director and he will continue on the Board of Directors.

philip · Post: # 706733Post **philip** » Wed 04 Mar 2009 9:58pm

I don't know MN one bit but have the following observations:

- MN certainly looks like he has a great commercial and football pedigree;
- Westaway came to 'power' on the back of making RB look 2nd rate in terms of processes;
- We now have a CEO appointed by a Board of which he was sitting on and is going to continue to sit on;;
- The process has not been exhaustive nor could it have been given the small lead time in the appointment;
- Given our past experience of 'mates' being appointed - is this really a good look?

just some thoughts to ponder. keep in mind, he does have an impressive football and commercial background, i am just a little tender about going through this type of process so soon after the RB / GT relationship.

philip

p.s. AF going is a great thing for him and for our club!