http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2013-08-21/dees-appoint-chief-commercial-officer

THE MELBOURNE Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of George de Crespigny to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.

Seems to be replacing Peter Maynard from the structure but maybe it is a change in the structure.

I guess we will find out - he was the General Manager of the Brumbies just below the CEO and that would be some of Matthew Green's responsibilities...

More changes to come I am sure.

There family has been involved previously with the the club if I recall.

robert champion de crespigny is a name long-associated with the mfc.

was partnered with gutnick as part of the takeover of grand central mining.

aahhh thought the name rang a bell.

Onward and upward...or something :>)

If the Chief Commercial Officer a new position?

If not, who last filled this position?

If the Chief Commercial Officer a new position?

If not, who last filled this position?

I think its an elevation of a current role but more in sync with normal corporate structure... my we are going places arent we..lol

- Matthew Green – Chief Operations Officer

Is listed on the website of current head of finance/admin department. So I guess either the new guy comes in ahead of him or he's moved/been moved on.

de Crespigny could well be a successor to PJ long term if things go well. Resume looks pretty good.

Wasnt he that guy who piloted the qantas airbus after the engine blew up?

Good man to have on board if he has experiences in avoiding plane crashes, because we basically are one.

Wasnt he that guy who piloted the qantas airbus after the engine blew up?

Good man to have on board if he has experiences in avoiding plane crashes, because we basically are one.

Maybe the bombers should have appointed him....

Get it - Plane crash, bombers....

Sorry couldn't help myself!!

Wasnt he that guy who piloted the qantas airbus after the engine blew up?

Good man to have on board if he has experiences in avoiding plane crashes, because we basically are one.

I thought he was one of the three musketeers.

I think its an elevation of a current role but more in sync with normal corporate structure... my we are going places arent we..lol

I think John Poulakakis last had this role nearly 2 years ago

Wasnt he that guy who piloted the qantas airbus after the engine blew up?

Good man to have on board if he has experiences in avoiding plane crashes, because we basically are one.

We are a train wreck, I don't think a QANTAS pilot could help.

- Matthew Green – Chief Operations Officer

Is listed on the website of current head of finance/admin department. So I guess either the new guy comes in ahead of him or he's moved/been moved on.

de Crespigny could well be a successor to PJ long term if things go well. Resume looks pretty good.

Well its normally incumbent upon the current role sitter to find their replacement. Quite common practice. Makes sense if such but also as part of our new "21st century best practice" business structure we would have a Chief Commercial Officer.

Slowly but surely we rebuild

I went to school with a de Crespigny in the 70's

Must be related.

Not the most common name.

Chris was a top bloke.

robert champion de crespigny is a name long-associated with the mfc.

was partnered with gutnick as part of the takeover of grand central mining.

Its high time Joseph was back about the club again...

how about it Jo,, come on back & support the club again... we've learnt most of our needed lessons.

Fix the footy department otherwise whats the point of this position?

Fix the footy department otherwise whats the point of this position?

its just one of a NUMBER of appointments

The footy dept is being attended to also

its just one of a NUMBER of appointments

The footy dept is being attended to also

So I keep hearing.

But still I see us getting slaughted each week.

My motto is now "Trust Noone". well may be PJ but noone else.

So I keep hearing.

But still I see us getting slaughted each week.

My motto is now "Trust Noone". well may be PJ but noone else.

Patience Grasshopper. It can take time to win over the best people.

So I keep hearing.

But still I see us getting slaughted each week.

My motto is now "Trust Noone". well may be PJ but noone else.

this year is irrelevant

its about next year

fear not ( well not much maybe )

Patience Grasshopper. It can take time to win over the best people.

ROFL

I am a MFC Member, do you really think I don't have patience?

You did give me a real laugh though.

Fix the footy department otherwise whats the point of this position?

I doubt footy dept changes will occur til after the 1st week of September passes. at least til then.

ROFL

I am a MFC Member, do you really think I don't have patience?

You did give me a real laugh though.

you are right mate. But this time i have real faith that PJ can get the right people.

First time since Jim Cardwell.

I'm assured by a club insider that this is not the situation, but I hope this is not a case of "we need this guy, let's create a position for him". This practice has caused the club untold problems in the past.

If, however, it is the case of a considered re-structure and the club sought out the best person for the role, fair enough.

I'm assured by a club insider that this is not the situation, but I hope this is not a case of "we need this guy, let's create a position for him". This practice has caused the club untold problems in the past.

If, however, it is the case of a considered re-structure and the club sought out the best person for the role, fair enough.

we need cash flow and sponsorship. It should not be the job of the CEO to do it all.

It is a clever move if he is the right choice.

Office next door to PJ....