Rugby Australia bombshell as CEO Andy Marinos resigns
Rugby Australia is on the lookout for a new CEO after the surprise announcement that Andy Marinos was stepping down from the role.
A bombshell out of Rugby Australia with chief executive officer Andy Marinos leaving his role.
Marinos, who was appointed as CEO in December 2020, reportedly informed staff this morning that he will be stepping down from the position.
The news was confirmed by Rugby Australia on Monday, with chairman Hamish McLennan saying: “We asked Andy to draw upon his impressive career experience and extensive global relationships to re-establish rugby as a leading code in Australia — he has delivered on this and been fundamental in the turnaround of the business.
“Andy will leave RA having delivered several key projects, including the finalisation of the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups, locking in the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, planning for a new contracting model for the professional game, implementation of strategy to professionalise Women’s XVs Rugby, and a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement for our professional men’s and women’s players.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Andy for his contribution to RA. We wish him well with his future endeavours.”
Marinos said he was leaving his role proud of what he had achieved.
“I cannot overstate the commitment and incredible work ethic of the people around me at RA, and the roles they have played in helping drive some critical structural changes for Rugby in this country.
“The foundations have been established and the business is now well-prepared to test the market for private equity investment, making it the right time for me to move on.”
The Australian reports that a high-profile former Wallaby is in the frame to take over as RA CEO.
Originally published as Rugby Australia bombshell as CEO Andy Marinos resigns
