The AFLPA has announced North Melbourne GM of Strategy and Legal, James Gallagher, will assume Chief Executive Officer (CEO) duties on Monday, October 6.
Gallagher has spent the past four years at the Kangaroos, helping oversee the implementation of the club's strategic plan and leading multiple major projects, including the side's exit from Tasmania and agreement to play two home games in Western Australia.
He also led the engagement with Development Victoria and the State Government to favourably position itself in the next stage of the Arden Precinct.
"I've loved my time at North Melbourne, AFL clubs are special places and I will look back over my four years here with great fondness," said Gallagher.
"I was lucky enough to be at the club to see our AFLW side win its first premiership, and I know it's a program that is set up for continued success moving forward.
"I have great confidence in the work being done in the AFL program and in those in off-field leadership roles who will ensure success is not too far away."
Before North Melbourne, Gallagher previously devoted six years to the AFLPA as Senior Legal Counsel and then General Manager of Legal and Player Affairs.
He will become the seventh CEO of the organisation, succeeding Paul Marsh and taking over from interim Ben Smith.
Newly minted AFLPA president and Collingwood captain Darcy Moore said he was "thrilled" to have Gallagher on board and join him to drive the next era of the sport.
