Glenelg CEO Appointed - now sacked

[Dutchy]

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNOUNCED

The Glenelg Football Club’s Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rob
Nelson as Chief Executive Officer of the Glenelg Football Club Inc and Glenelg Footballers Club Inc.
President Gary Metcalf said “The Board with SANFL HR Manager Vasso Fessas conducted
a comprehensive and diligent process. There were a number of outstanding applicants
but after extensive deliberation the Board felt Rob ticked all the boxes that are required
to consolidate GFC now, plus lead and progress it into the future”.

Rob Nelson Snapshot
17 years in the sports business sector including executive roles in commercial operations, marketing,
major events, venue management and community sport.
Professional experience
Feb 09 – present: Port Adelaide Football Club (AFL), GM Commercial Operations and Marketing &
Consumer Business Manager
Jan 08 – Feb 09: SA National Football League (SANFL), GM Partnerships & Strategy
Oct 04 – Jan 08: SA Rugby Union, CEO and Tournament Director, International Rugby Sevens
Adelaide
Jan 01 – Oct 04: Events SA (SA Tourism Commission), Group Mgr Marketing & Commercial
June 98 – Dec 00: SOCOG, Venue Manager Sydney Superdome
Jul 96 – Jun 98: Ocean Events International, Events Director (e.g. Uncle Toby’s Super Series)
May 95 – Jul 06: Surf Live Saving Australia, Events Manager (Surf Sports)
Dec 93 – May 95: Surf Lifesaving South Australia, Manager Surf Sports

Education:
Bachelor of Commerce, Sports Management, Deakin University, Victoria (1993).
Brighton Secondary School (1987).

Sport:
Kayaking: State and National representation: Surf Lifesaving: State and National medallist:
Football: First 18 Brighton High School and local junior squads at Glenelg.
Board positions (current)
Surf Lifesaving South Australia Board of Management.

Personal:
Married (to wife Kym) with two children aged 4 and 6.
39 years of age.

[Squawk]

Rob looks like a pretty impressive appointment - all that and still only 39 years of age!