Carlton Football Club wishes to advise Mark LoGiudice has been re-elected unopposed as President, while Adrian Gleeson has indicated he will retire from the Board of Directors after the 2017 season.
LoGiudice, who assumed the presidency in June 2014, will serve another term after being re-elected unopposed, while Kate Jenkins and Marcus Clarke have also been re-elected unopposed as Directors.
Former Carlton captain Chris Judd has nominated to fill the casual vacancy that will be created by Gleeson’s retirement. The independent nominations committee has recommended to the Board that Judd be appointed as a Director of the Club. The Board has accepted the committees’ recommendation and therefore, Judd will be formally appointed shortly after the end of the 2017 season.
Arriving at Carlton at the end of 2007 after six seasons at West Coast, Judd captained the Blues between 2008-2012. A premiership player, Judd’s successes are well documented, winning two Brownlow Medals in 2004 and 2010, six-time All-Australian, a five-time Best and Fairest winner and Norm Smith Medallist.
Carlton President Mark LoGiudice with Chris Judd, Ikon Park. (Photo: Carlton Media)
Since retiring from the game in 2015, Judd has also established an extensive business portfolio – involved in various business development roles at the St Kilda-based Impact Investment Group, and as part owner of Jaggad – a functional sports performance apparel brand.
Mark LoGiudice (President), Jeanne Pratt (Vice President), Luke Sayers, Kate Jenkins, Zac Fried, Marcus Clarke and Craig Mathieson also make up the full Board of Directors of the Carlton Football Club.
President Mark LoGiudice acknowledged the outstanding service of Gleeson over an eleven-year tenure as a Board Member.
“Adrian has made a significant contribution to the Carlton Football Club over nearly four decades. He is a premiership player and Carlton Life Member, having played 176 games for the Club between 1986 and 1996.
Adrian Gleeson has been a Carlton Director since 2006. (Photo: Carlton Media)
“In addition to his strong financial acumen, Adrian has recently overseen a refreshed list management strategy at the Club. He has been a highly respected member of the Board since his appointment in 2006 and has made an outstanding contribution toward the advancement of our Club throughout his tenure.”
LoGiudice also welcomed the nomination of Judd to the role of Director, a position he will formally assume at the end of the 2017 season.
“With his extensive football knowledge and feel for the game, as well as his understanding of the Club’s redefined culture and values, there is no doubt Chris will be a strong addition to our Board at Carlton,” LoGiudice said.
“Chris is a highly respected former player and is now regarded as an emerging business leader. Importantly, he has a shared vision for creating sustained success for the Carlton Football Club. We will officially welcome Chris to the position at season’s end.
Chris Judd played 145 games for the Blues between 2008 and 2015. (Photo: AFL Media)
“At this time, I would also like to extend my gratitude to our members for their continued support and loyalty. As directors, we feel privileged to hold a position of responsibility at the Carlton Football Club and we look to the season ahead with much anticipation.”
