After a disappointing 2020 which saw the Crows claim their first ever wooden spoon, Adelaide CEO Andrew Fagan has resigned from the role.
Fagan joined the Crows in 2014 and played a big role in helping the club move up the AFL ranks, including a 2017 grand final appearance which was the club's first grand final since 1998.
Fagan said he's had discussions dating back to over a year ago with former Chairman Rob Chapman about a transition period stepping out of the role.
โI initiated this conversation about a transition with former Chairman Rob Chapman more than a year ago,โ Fagan said.
โIn recent times we have made a number of key decisions, relating to both football personnel and other areas of strategic focus, with a view to best preparing the club for a post-pandemic Australian sporting landscape.
โThe CEO who leads the club through this process must be in it for the long haul and I am not that person, and I firmly believe this position should not be a long-term role for any individual."
Fagan added that he would like to spend time with his family before exploring further challenges in his career.
โIt is demanding and intense and the football industry moves at a fast pace, and I relish the thought of spending some time with my family before embarking on a fresh challenge." he added.
โMy time at the Crows has provided me with so many highlights and learnings and importantly, I will leave with some lifelong friendships.โ
Fagan will transition out of the role and the club will aim to find a replacement as soon as they can.
CEO Andrew Fagan has announced he will transition out of his role as the Club embarks upon a new strategic agenda.
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) January 28, 2021
