The Eltham Wildcats are pleased to announce Richard Irving has accepted the role of CEO and will officially begin on January 6th, 2025. Richard brings a wealth of experience, having spent over 27 years in senior leadership roles across banking, superannuation, and wealth management. In recent years, he has shifted his focus to the not-for-profit and community services sectors, aligning perfectly with the Wildcats’ mission.
A passionate basketball enthusiast, Richard’s deep connection to the sport includes playing for the Knox Raiders’ representative teams until under-16s, serving as an A2 badged referee from the age of 14 to 24, and coaching domestic teams with the Ferntree Gully Falcons for over a decade. His extensive background in leadership, commercial expertise, and passion for basketball made him the unanimous choice of the CEO replacement panel.
This marks an exciting step for Eltham Wildcats and we are looking forward to another highly successful year for the Eltham Wildcats in 2025.
Go Wildcats!
