Football Australia hosts 20th AGM elects new chair Anter Isaac | Football Australia

The twentieth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at 10 am (AEDT) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, at Allianz Stadium in Sydney and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2023 Annual Review.

Football Australia’s members met to receive and consider the Annual Financial Report for FY 2023, the Annual Budget for FY24, review the year's activities and undertake elections for two Director positions on the Football Australia Board as stipulated by its Constitution.

Three nominations were received to fill two Elected Director positions on the Board of Football Australia for terms expiring at the 2026 AGM:

At the AGM, Football Australia’s Members voted to elect Mr. Sam Ciccarello and Mr. Spiro Pappas for terms of office expiring at the 2026 AGM.

Following the AGM, the Board convened to unanimously elect a new Chair. Mr. Anter Isaac, a respected figure within the football community, was appointed to lead the organisation, succeeding Mr. Chris Nikou, who stepped down at the conclusion of the AGM, after a commendable tenure.  Experienced technology and media executive Ms. Jaclyn Lee-Joe was also elected as Deputy Chair.  Nikou’s decision to step down was previously announced in September 2023.

Mr. Nikou, who has provided stewardship as Chair since November 2018 and has been a part of the Board since October 2014, did not seek re-election. His leadership has been characterised by strategic and governance advancements and significant achievements.

Mr. Nikou, reflecting on his impactful five-year tenure as Chair, underscored the significant progress and growth experienced by Australian football both on and off the field, expressing optimism for the future.

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