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BREAKING: David Gallop has resigned as chief executive of Australian Rugby League Commission, effective immediately.
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) released a statement announcing that the Board and Gallop had come to a mutual agreement that will see the NRL boss of ten years stepping down from his role as CEO of the Commission, effective immediately.
ARL Commission chairman John Grant made the following statement:
“David understands the need for a fresh approach. Taking this into account and with the interests of the game at heart, the Board and David have reached an agreement that the game needs a different style of leadership detached from the past for the next stage of its development,” said Grant.
“This agreement should in no way detract from the job David has done over the last decade. He has proven his skills as an effective administrator despite having one of the toughest jobs in sports management and he can be justifiably proud of his achievements and the legacy he leaves.”
“His leadership and dedication through often challenging times has been a contributor to the commercial success of the NRL competition and the popularity Rugby League enjoys today.
“On behalf of the ARL Commission and the Rugby League community I thank him for the countless hours he has devoted to promoting and improving Rugby League in Australia.
“The search for a new CEO will commence immediately and, in the interim, NRL General Manager of Strategy, Mr Shane Mattiske, who is leading the Executive’s role in the broadcast negotiations and development of the whole-of-game strategic plan, has agreed to lead the business.
“We have a very capable Senior Leadership Team that, with the support of the Board, will ensure there is continuity until a new CEO is appointed”
Gallop made a brief statement:
“It’s been a privilege for me to lead the game over the last 10 years and see the game’s resurgence. I love the game and wish it well. Given there’s never a good time to give effect to a decision such as this, the Commission and I have both determined it’s best for me to depart immediately.
“I would like to thank the clubs, the players, my staff and the fans of the game. It has been an exhilarating and challenging period, but no one can do this job forever.”
Gallop’s initial involvement in Rugby League started in 1995, when he was the Legal Affairs Manager for the Super League breakaway competition. In 2008, he was appointed to the Board of the Australian Sports Commission.
In February of this year Gallop’s contract as CEO was extended for a further four years. It has now been terminated less than a year into this extension.
In March, Gallop wrote for The Roar, stating that the this was to be the most significant year in history for the game. How this year, the TV rights deal, and the ongoing success of the NRL and rugby league is now out of his hands.
More to come
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