Football Federation Australia (FFA) chairman Steven Lowy AM has today praised the outstanding contribution to football of three outgoing FFA Board directors.
Joseph Healy advised of his resignation from the Board to take effect at the conclusion of this year鈥檚 Annual General Meeting (AGM), and the terms of the other Appointed Directors, Simon Hepworth and Chris Nikou, expired on 16 October 2018.
Lowy said he wanted to recognise the service and contribution of all three directors. 鈥淭hey have each dedicated enormous time and expertise to their roles as directors over the past eight years in Joseph鈥檚 case and four years for Simon and Chris.
鈥淭his has included chairing and/or being a member of a range of Board committees too numerous to mention.鈥
Lowy continued 鈥淓ach of them has demonstrated an unquestionable commitment to serving the game through objective, independent and considered decision-making.
鈥淭hey have engaged in the deliberations of the Board with integrity, candour and courage and in doing so, have contributed to a Board that has, not without robust and challenging debate, always acted in what it considers to be the best interests of FFA.鈥
鈥淥n a personal note, I would like to express my appreciation for the support they have provided me in my role as chairman, through their selflessness, enthusiasm, passion for the game and adherence to best practice governance principles.鈥
As a result of today鈥檚 announcement, the FFA Board comprises five directors until the AGM, at which four vacancies for Elected Directors will be available to be filled, and at the conclusion of which there will be three vacancies for Appointed Directors available to be filled.
A date for the 2018 Annual General Meeting will be announced in due course.
