WT Ownership, The Board & Senior Management - MEGA Thread

[The Chad]

David Gallop?

 

[twentyforty]

I didn't say anything about women. That seems to be your driving agenda.

If we are hiring on anything other than merit and suitability for the job, then I would reject it.

You mentioned we "need" two women. Why do they have to be a particular gender? Is this something the club has said themselves or is that your personal assessment?

I read that somewhere. 3 positions to fill. 2 need to be neutral, that is not aligned to either Balmain or Wests, and 2 need to be female.

 

[cochise]

I didn't say anything about women. That seems to be your driving agenda.

If we are hiring on anything other than merit and suitability for the job, then I would reject it.

You mentioned we "need" two women. Why do they have to be a particular gender? Is this something the club has said themselves or is that your personal assessment?

It's a requirement from the NRL.

 

[jadtiger]

David Gallop?

I hope NOT

 

[weststigers]

Lets not poison this thread with DEI.

We want the best and most connected people on our board.

Looks like the NRL has already imposed gender quotas.

I learnt something today.

Thanks @cochise

 

[weststigers]

I don't know, but things seem to be just fine and dandy with the small board we have now.

 

[diedpretty]

Pearce was our first coach and definately has claims of being a WT from the start despite him being a Balmain legend

As much as I think Pearce has the nous to do the job I hardly see him as an independent. Your comment backs this up.

 

[The Chad]

Todd Greenburg?

 

[dazza65]

No need to resign - many people sit on multiple boards, not in competition.

 

[kiwitiger]

As much as I think Pearce has the nous to do the job I hardly see him as an independent. Your comment backs this up.

Our new directors have to be independant. Pearce is out.
They will not be a ex ceo.
Think of the biggest nuffie who can not get an other gig and you have our man/women

 

[kiwitiger]

No need to resign - many people sit on multiple boards, not in competition.

Exactly. Do it right you can sit on 5 or 6 boards at each 100k plus a year each and be semi retired.

 

[twentyforty]

Exactly. Do it right you can sit on 5 or 6 boards at each 100k plus a year each and be semi retired.

The going rate of thumb was about $50k for monthly meetings.
You would think our 3 boards would meet more regularly considering the fluid nature of an NRL club.

 

[Jolls]

The independent non-exec positions are pro bono - so if you're applying for them it isn't a cash grab. I think the club's intent is to go after people with conections and the moral courage to do the hard right thing.

That won't stop people with political ambitions using Wests Tigers as a stepping stone to something bigger in the corporate world if they manage to turn the joint around. It looks, from the outside, that the process and skills matrix is heading in the right direction.

Who they select and what they turns into is another story. At this stage I give them a tick in the box as they are certainly heading in the right direction now.

 

[BAGNF05]

What do they know about running sporting clubs?

I think business acumen at Board level is more important, and a propensity to stay out of Richo’s way and let him fix shit.

 

[weststigers]

I think business acumen at Board level is more important, and a propensity to stay out of Richo’s way and let him fix shit.

That would be a good start

 

[Halbrowne61]

Pearce was our first coach and definately has claims of being a WT from the start despite him being a Balmain legend

I’d say Junior is very happy with his commissioner role at Moore Park and won’t be in the mix imo.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Todd Greenburg?

Todd Greenburg?

Could do worse !

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

One of the banned HBG directors was bound to speak to the media. Come on down Rick Wayde.

FYI whilst the media is not great for our club, it’s a HBG matter not WT.

‘Nothing to hide’: Exiled director at centre of Wests Tigers’ civil war hits back after ban​

Former Wests Tigers director Rick Wayde has hit back after receiving a club-wide ban, saying he has nothing to hide or fear amid a civil war at the majority owner of the NRL club.
Brent Read and Michael Carayannis

2 min read
November 11, 2024 - 6:57PM

One of the directors at the centre of the latest boardroom drama involving the ownership of the Wests Tigers insists he has nothing to hide and would stack his reputation up against anyone else at the club.

Rick Wayde is a long-time director of the Holman Barnes Group – the majority owners of the Tigers – but finds himself frozen out after the board launched a confidential investigation into he and two fellow directors, Dave Gilbert and Tony Andreacchio.

Wayde, Gilbert and Andreacchio are all former members of the Tigers board but stepped aside when the club underwent a governance review last year that led to an overhaul of its structure.

However, the trio remain on the board of the Holman Barnes Group, which provides the ultimate financial muscle for the Tigers and has a decisive say in how the club operates.

An email was sent to employees of the Holman Barnes Group last week saying Wayde, Gilbert and Andreacchio had been banned from entering the club and all club premises pending an investigation.

The email contained no details of the allegations against the trio, but Wayde – who has been a director of Wests Ashfield for 40 years – insisted he had nothing to fear as boardroom politics threatens to engulf the Tigers again.


“I have nothing to hide,” Wayde said. “I would put my track record up against any other director either at Holman Barnes or anywhere else in the club industry for that matter.

“I am very proud of my performances. So bring it on.”

Holman Barnes Group chair Julie Romero declined to comment but referred this masthead to a message that had been posted on its website in reference to the matter. The post said the boardroom drama at Holman Barnes would have no impact on the NRL club.

The Tigers returned to training last week as they look to avoid a fourth consecutive wooden spoon.

“The Holman Barnes Group confirms it has commenced a confidential investigation into the alleged conduct of three individuals who held directorships on the board,” it read.

“The investigation follows the chair being made aware of the alleged conduct which, if established, may give rise to breaches by the directors of their obligations as members or directors of the group.

“All members, including directors, are expected to adhere to the standards, policies and obligations set forth in the group’s constitution and by-laws.

“The investigation is being conducted by an external third party. Under the constitution, the directors involved have an opportunity to respond to the allegations against them before any final decision is made.

Holman Barnes Group said the board drama would not impact the NRL club. Picture: Julian Andrews

“While this process is ongoing, the directors in question have been suspended from all privileges of membership. The group will not comment further on this process prior to its conclusion out of respect for those involved.

“The group’s priority is to ensure confidentiality and respect for its community, members, and observing due process. The investigation is a Holman Barnes Group board matter and does not impact the football department at Wests Tigers.”

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

https://holmanbarnesgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Statement-from-the-Holman-Barnes-Group-Board-Final.pdf

 

[Jolls]

https://holmanbarnesgroup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Statement-from-the-Holman-Barnes-Group-Board-Final.pdf

The opening statement is interesting in itself "The Holman Barnes Group confirms it has commenced a confidential investigation into thealleged conduct of three individuals who held directorships on the Board (Directors)."

Can easily be read that they have already been found guilty of the allegations and have been removed from their positions. If it is as they state it should read "hold directorships".

Unless the allegations involve potential harm to personnel or serious reputational damage the investigation should have been done behind closed doors and acted upon if the allegations are proven. This is trial by media - kick them out of play and then leak the memo to the media.

Poor Form HBG!