The Perth Football Club is on the hunt for a new full-time chief executive officer, following news Russell Clark had departed the club on Monday.
The Perth Football Club is on the hunt for a new full-time chief executive officer, following news Russell Clark had departed the club on Monday.
In a written statement, the club said both Mr Clark and its board had “mutually agreed” it was time for a new person to take the club into 2025 and beyond.
Jared Bell, the club’s partnerships and business development manager, has been appointed as interim CEO.
“Russell has made a significant contribution to the administration and financial stability of our club, firstly as football manager, and more recently as CEO,” club president Adrian Barich said.
“Over the past five years he has guided several of our major initiatives including the establishment of women’s football, Indigenous partnerships and the planning of a new facility at Mineral Resources Park.
“We are grateful for Russell’s dedication and commitment during his time at the club.”
Mr Clark is the second CEO of a WAFL club to depart his role in the space of a month, following Addy Wetzler mutually parting ways with East Fremantle on October 30.
Despite lean periods of off-field success at league level since 1997, the Perth Football Club have been financially viable off the field in recent times, generating net surpluses of $89,164 and $6,824 for the 2022 and 2023 seasons respectively.
As of October 31 2023, the club had $913,740 in total equity – comprised of $639,779 in reserve and $273,961 in retained surpluses.
