Canterbury and chief executive Andrew Hill have parted ways, the NRL club has confirmed.
Canterbury have confirmed the sudden and surprise departure of chief executive Andrew Hill, who took a lead role in the NRL club’s rebuild.
Hill helped lure new coach Trent Barrett to the Bulldogs and was involved in the signing of star Melbourne speedster Josh Addo-Carr for the 2022 season.
He was also instrumental in securing the services of former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen as a high-performance consultant.
The Bulldogs also recruited Corey Allan this week, joining Kyle Flanagan, Nick Cotric and Jack Hetherington as new faces at the club.
In his three years in the position after moving across from the NRL, Hill oversaw the transition through two coaches with Des Hasler and Dean Pay both leaving during his tenure.
Hill spoke last month of his passion for reviving the once powerhouse club , which finished a disappointing 15th last season, but said he was ready to take on another challenge.
“I have enjoyed my time at the Bulldogs and after three years of service in the role the time is now right to look at my next challenge,” Hill said in a brief statement.
“I wish the club and team every success for the future.”
Bulldogs chairman John Khoury also didn’t give away reasons for Hill’s abrupt departure in his statement.
“Andrew Hill has made a significant contribution to the Bulldogs over the past three years,” Khoury said.
“He has strengthened all areas of the club and will leave us in a strong position for a new CEO to take over.
“We are appreciative of his professionalism in signalling this early enough for us to find a replacement in time for the start of the season.”
Current chief financial officer John White will fill the role of interim CEO.
Tony
Roar Guru
Mea culpa! :stoked:
Chris.P.Bacon
Guest
That's absurd and way over the top Barry! Not showing respect to our Dear Leader only results in a cat o' nine tails public lashing in the carpark (generally on a Saturday at noon followed by an 'all you can eat' buffet. You won't get better value for $10!). Get your facts right Mr Beath! ;)
Tony
Roar Guru
I heard he forgot to genuflect when passing Bullfrog's portrait in the club foyer
Paul
Roar Guru
What I don't like about this type of situation is not knowing why someone moved on. If it's for reasons involving the police, fair enough that's a different matter, but I'd have thought Doggies fans have a right to know why the head honchos not there, given how abrupt was his leaving.
Walter Black
Guest
One of the things that we seem to forget in this great sport of ours is the enormous value of continuity. Without it, nothing meaningful ever gets done as the new man coming in has to change things to make his mark. This applies to coaching staff as well as all admin/mgt positions. Our clubs would be wise to note that the most successful clubs in our comp seem to be ones that don't do what the Bulldogs have just done.
Chris.P.Bacon
Guest
:laughing: (No comment)
Nat
Roar Rookie
Where is Toddy these days? Hill may have secured himself a cushy board role in the private sector somewhere that doesn't have to report to a sea of Adidas trackies who refer to him as Bro... Crispy... :stoked: