The Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club today announced that Richard Irving has resigned from the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mr Irving resigned for personal reasons, with immediate effect.
Commercial Operations Manager and Head of Integrity Steven Chadd will act as interim CEO until further arrangements are made.
Steven is highly regarded across the organisation and brings over forty years’ experience in senior management in both the public and private sectors, including as a CEO in several businesses. In addition, he has been an Eltham Wildcat since 1984, is a Life Member of our Club and spent 30 years on the Basketball Victoria Technical Officials Commission. He has filled the Club’s CEO position on an interim basis on two previous occasions.
Steven is well placed to lead the organisation during this transition period and will continue to be supported by the General Committee and staff.
Club President Peter Meehan said the Club will commence a process to appoint a permanent CEO and remained focused on supporting its players, staff, members and partners, while ensuring the continued smooth and effective operation of the Club throughout the transition period.
Kind regards, Peter Meehan -President
Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club Inc.