New Zealand Football CEO appointment
The NZF board has agreed on a preferred candidate for its vacant CEO role and is finalising contractual details at present. New Zealand Football are hopeful of announcing this to the game late this week, with a potential start date of May 2nd.
NZF Special Projects Manager Peter O’Hara is acting CEO until this time.
FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015
O’Hara will also take on the role of Interim Project Manager for a steering group charged with laying the groundwork for a Local Organising Committee to run the event.
“The board has given much thought to the U-20 World Cup project and taken advice on the structure and way forward. This is a very exciting opportunity for New Zealand and while it is still early days we must be planning a very complex project now,” said New Zealand Football Chair Frank van Hattum.
“The board is very keen to ensure that there is every opportunity for success and that we manage the risks and opportunities in a considered manner.
“As such, we will ensure that the correct structure, goals, objectives and risks are all identified and clearly understood prior to implementation.”
O’Hara will continue to work as a project manager for NZF, with special emphasis on Whole of Football Plan initiatives.
Board resignation – Andrew Titter
Meanwhile, the New Zealand Football board of directors has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Andrew Titter, due to his overseas work commitments.
Titter, formerly Chief Financial Officer of Downer EDI Works, has taken a new role with Downer Australia.
Van Hattum said Titter’s work as chair of the board’s audit and risk committee had been invaluable.
“Much of the financial rigour and process that will keep this organisation in great shape can be attributed to his diligence, drive and determination. On behalf of the board I thank Andrew, who has demonstrated passion and unwavering commitment over his four years on the board.”
His position will be filled through the annual appointment process, which is currently underway. The make-up of New Zealand Football’s seven-member board will be confirmed at NZF’s Annual Congress on May 4th.
Story courtesy of New Zealand Football.
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