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Huge rumor going around that today FFA will announce new owners at Adelaide today...
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Big Rumor AU has new Owners
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FFA release
ADELAIDE
8 November 2010
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced the sale of Adelaide United FC to a highly respected local consortium lead by Robert Gerard that includes Dr Richard Noble, Bruno Marveggio and newly-appointed Chairman of Adelaide United Football Club Greg Griffin.
Since being handed back the license in May 2009, FFA has worked diligently during a transitional ownership phase in preparing the club for continued success both on and off the park.
Following the completion of the signing of agreements, which took place this morning at Adelaide United’s Hindmarsh Stadium headquarters, the Gerard Consortium successfully took control of the Club’s 10-year license which runs until 2020.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley said today’s signing was a great result for the people of Adelaide and a huge vote of confidence in the Hyundai A-League.
“This move will see Adelaide United go from strength-to-strength and be transformed into a true community Club owned by local Adelaide business people,” Buckley said.
“By putting the Club in the hands of a highly-respected, passionate and wholly local consortium lead by Robert Gerard, FFA has ensured the success and the future of Adelaide United Football Club.
“We were particularly impressed with the consortium’s business credentials and vision for the Club.
“FFA will continue to assist in the immediate short term to ensure the handover is smooth for the Club and its playing, coaching and backroom staff.
“Today is a fantastic day for the Club and the Adelaide community on mass as it delivers a team showing great results on the field being fully supported by a respected and committed community ownership group off the field.”
Adelaide United will undergo some immediate restructuring with Sam Ciccarello stepping aside from his position of CEO that he has held since 2006 to work with FFA on a series of special projects.
“I would like to praise Sam for his contribution to the Club and for the tremendous job he has done managing Adelaide United Football Club in recent years,” said Head of Hyundai A-League Lyall Gorman.
“Despite some fairly tough times the Adelaide United brand and equity has never been stronger and that is testament to Sam and the management team.
“When any new ownership group comes in they are always inclined to install their own management and that decision is no reflection on the existing team at the Club.”
Incoming CEO, Glenn Elliott, will take control of Adelaide United operations with immediate effect and work together with FFA and a group of consultants during the Club’s transitional ownership period.
New chairman Greg Griffin said the consortium welcomed the opportunity to return the Club to the ownership of business people that work and live in South Australia.
“We plan to add stability and sustainability to the Club and it will be run by people from the South Australian community for the community,” Griffin said.
“We would also like to announce that Fay Gerard OAM will be appointed patron of the new Club.”
ENDS
http://www.gettyimages.com.au/ Adelaide United incoming owners’ information:
Mr Robert Gerard AO
Born and raised in Adelaide, Mr Gerard is a highly respected businessman and philanthropist.
Gerard is the current Executive Chairman of Gerard Corporation and the former Chairman and Managing Director of Gerard Industries Pty Ltd (Clipsal) from 1976 to 2003. Mr Gerard’s affiliations include: director of the Australian Made Campaign, director of the Order of Australia Association Foundation Limited, Chairman of the South Australian State Award Committee and Deputy Chairman of the World Fellowship Australasian Region of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. He is the Honorary Consul for Austria in South Australia and Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa in Adelaide.
Gerard served on the Reserve Bank Board from 2003-2005 and is the founder and Chairman of the Quarter Club - a business philanthropic fund that assists Olympic, Commonwealth and Paralympic athletes.
Mr Greg Griffin
Greg Griffin is the Managing Partner at Griffins Lawyers.
Since being admitted into legal practice in 1981 Griffin has established himself as a successful and respected lawyer in South Australia and currently serves on the board of North Adelaide Football Club, Taekwondo Australia and Adelaide Produce Markets as well as a host of charitable boards.
Dr Richard Noble MBBS, FRACS
Following a successful 27 year career in medicine Noble is currently undertaking the final six months of a law degree at University of South Australia.
Noble is a member on multiple Boards past and present and currently serves as President of the South Australian Harness Racing Club and on the Harness Racing Australia committee. Director and Board member of North Adelaide Football Club; Previously chairman Western Hospital, South Australia and numerous committees of that hospital and Ashford Hospital in Adelaide.
Mr Bruno Marveggio
Bruno Marveggio is the Managing Director of Wunda Projects Australia which he purchased in 1985. At the time of purchasing the business it was a small 2 man operation and has now grown to be a National Commercial Fit-out and Joinery Company employing over 80 personnel.
Marveggio is also the Managing Director of Coombs & Barei Constructions and holds Builders licenses in South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia and has been a member of the Master Builders Association since 1986 and is the current Chairman of the Tribute Hotel Group and a Past President of the Australian Shopfitters Association – South Australia Chapter.
ADELAIDE
8 November 2010
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced the sale of Adelaide United FC to a highly respected local consortium lead by Robert Gerard that includes Dr Richard Noble, Bruno Marveggio and newly-appointed Chairman of Adelaide United Football Club Greg Griffin.
Since being handed back the license in May 2009, FFA has worked diligently during a transitional ownership phase in preparing the club for continued success both on and off the park.
Following the completion of the signing of agreements, which took place this morning at Adelaide United’s Hindmarsh Stadium headquarters, the Gerard Consortium successfully took control of the Club’s 10-year license which runs until 2020.
FFA CEO Ben Buckley said today’s signing was a great result for the people of Adelaide and a huge vote of confidence in the Hyundai A-League.
“This move will see Adelaide United go from strength-to-strength and be transformed into a true community Club owned by local Adelaide business people,” Buckley said.
“By putting the Club in the hands of a highly-respected, passionate and wholly local consortium lead by Robert Gerard, FFA has ensured the success and the future of Adelaide United Football Club.
“We were particularly impressed with the consortium’s business credentials and vision for the Club.
“FFA will continue to assist in the immediate short term to ensure the handover is smooth for the Club and its playing, coaching and backroom staff.
“Today is a fantastic day for the Club and the Adelaide community on mass as it delivers a team showing great results on the field being fully supported by a respected and committed community ownership group off the field.”
Adelaide United will undergo some immediate restructuring with Sam Ciccarello stepping aside from his position of CEO that he has held since 2006 to work with FFA on a series of special projects.
“I would like to praise Sam for his contribution to the Club and for the tremendous job he has done managing Adelaide United Football Club in recent years,” said Head of Hyundai A-League Lyall Gorman.
“Despite some fairly tough times the Adelaide United brand and equity has never been stronger and that is testament to Sam and the management team.
“When any new ownership group comes in they are always inclined to install their own management and that decision is no reflection on the existing team at the Club.”
Incoming CEO, Glenn Elliott, will take control of Adelaide United operations with immediate effect and work together with FFA and a group of consultants during the Club’s transitional ownership period.
New chairman Greg Griffin said the consortium welcomed the opportunity to return the Club to the ownership of business people that work and live in South Australia.
“We plan to add stability and sustainability to the Club and it will be run by people from the South Australian community for the community,” Griffin said.
“We would also like to announce that Fay Gerard OAM will be appointed patron of the new Club.”
ENDS
http://www.gettyimages.com.au/ Adelaide United incoming owners’ information:
Mr Robert Gerard AO
Born and raised in Adelaide, Mr Gerard is a highly respected businessman and philanthropist.
Gerard is the current Executive Chairman of Gerard Corporation and the former Chairman and Managing Director of Gerard Industries Pty Ltd (Clipsal) from 1976 to 2003. Mr Gerard’s affiliations include: director of the Australian Made Campaign, director of the Order of Australia Association Foundation Limited, Chairman of the South Australian State Award Committee and Deputy Chairman of the World Fellowship Australasian Region of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. He is the Honorary Consul for Austria in South Australia and Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa in Adelaide.
Gerard served on the Reserve Bank Board from 2003-2005 and is the founder and Chairman of the Quarter Club - a business philanthropic fund that assists Olympic, Commonwealth and Paralympic athletes.
Mr Greg Griffin
Greg Griffin is the Managing Partner at Griffins Lawyers.
Since being admitted into legal practice in 1981 Griffin has established himself as a successful and respected lawyer in South Australia and currently serves on the board of North Adelaide Football Club, Taekwondo Australia and Adelaide Produce Markets as well as a host of charitable boards.
Dr Richard Noble MBBS, FRACS
Following a successful 27 year career in medicine Noble is currently undertaking the final six months of a law degree at University of South Australia.
Noble is a member on multiple Boards past and present and currently serves as President of the South Australian Harness Racing Club and on the Harness Racing Australia committee. Director and Board member of North Adelaide Football Club; Previously chairman Western Hospital, South Australia and numerous committees of that hospital and Ashford Hospital in Adelaide.
Mr Bruno Marveggio
Bruno Marveggio is the Managing Director of Wunda Projects Australia which he purchased in 1985. At the time of purchasing the business it was a small 2 man operation and has now grown to be a National Commercial Fit-out and Joinery Company employing over 80 personnel.
Marveggio is also the Managing Director of Coombs & Barei Constructions and holds Builders licenses in South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia and has been a member of the Master Builders Association since 1986 and is the current Chairman of the Tribute Hotel Group and a Past President of the Australian Shopfitters Association – South Australia Chapter.
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