When are We Getting a New CEO of the Eels?

It is over 6 months since Scott Seward resigned "for family reasons". We all now know what that meant with the debacle of decisions that related to player signings, contracts and salary cap issues that the club faced, all of which was reported in the media.

We have not heard much from the club about the next CEO and who is being interviewed or even head hunted. We have had John Boulous as acting CEO during that time but will he get the job? What are his credentials? Is he experienced enough?

What would you do? Would you try and poach Brian Canavan from the roosters to be CEO? What about Gus Gould? Or Steve Noyce, as he is available? Is there another Raelene Castle around? Maybe interview someone from another code like AFL or A-League? What about getting someone from outside of sport and from the business world - would that work? What sort of credentials are we looking for in the new CEO? How much would they cost? Do we need to appoint an experienced senior sports administrator to make a statement to the members, fans, the NRL , the RLPA and the rugby league community?

"I did say if he trimmed down. If he was proper fit and kept in shape I am confident he could handle cup level footy. I am not saying that will happen"

"If you're not first, you're last. We were never going to win a comp in 25. Are we on a better path than.the previous decade, I'd say it's early days but yes."

"Mate it's absolutely cheating. It's giving his team and unfair advantage as to make the ball difficult to grip giving the defence a huge advantage. It slows the passing game and also there a good chance the opposition knock on "

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Hugo December 10, 2015 at 6:49am

I reckon John Boulous has done a cracking job so far and deserves to stay there.
- Eel for life > Hugo December 10, 2015 at 8:51am
  
  Prior to him being the acting CEO i'd never heard of him. Are you able to give me a quick run down of who he is and what his credentials are?
- Hugo > Hugo December 10, 2015 at 8:56am
  
  I've only met him once and very quickly. Phil knows him well and would be better placed to give you some insight. If you google his name you can get a snapshot bio.
Xman December 10, 2015 at 7:22am

I think things have finally calmed down at eels town, whether this is because of John doing his job properly or not who knows only the board and people within the club would know. I wouldn't assume the people you have listed are doing a great job or could do a better job, it's pretty easy to look good when your team is full of stars, you have power brokers like they do at the roosters and dogs and Gould loved Cleary 1 yea and was the coach he wanted and poached from the Warriors then out of nowhere sacked him. I am pretty sure John came from another sport so maybe he does have the right credentials.
aveel December 10, 2015 at 7:54am

Well we look to have missed out on every available centre on the market. Junior Paulo looks to have signed with the Raiders. He's doing a bang up job.
- jjeel > aveel December 10, 2015 at 7:57am
  
  I think you should be pointing the finger at the recruitment and retention commitee on that one....ie Arthur and Anderson
aveel December 10, 2015 at 8:48am

Surely if Seward was negotiating contracts with possible new players eg Foran & Hoppa he was involved in recruitment at some level? Has Boulos stopped doing this now?
Eel for life December 10, 2015 at 8:55am

i think they've actually recruited quite well. I think you will find Gutherson is a great addition to the team and if Folau can get his act together and you throw in the likes of Foran, Norman, Semi and you've got yourself a pretty good backline. Takka is pretty solid when he's fit as well.

Dont get me wrong would've love to of seen roberts in a blue and gold jersey, but realistically it was never going to happen.
mighty magpie December 10, 2015 at 9:29am

Steve Noyce would be good as he has plenty of experience nc and is a well respected sports adminsitrator both in rugby league and racing. But We probably don't know what good candidates are available and you just need to look at other CEO at other clubs and see that some of them have come from diverse backgrounds
aveel December 10, 2015 at 9:40am

Shit. That is even more concerning.....

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