Anglican archbishop of Melbourne expresses concern about Andrew Thorburn’s resignation as Essendon CEO

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Admin

Matthew Guy also criticises debate that led to resignation, after premier says views were ‘appalling’

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The Anglican archbishop of Melbourne has joined Victoria’s opposition leader in criticising Andrew Thorburn’s resignation as Essendon chief executive over links to a church condemning homosexuality and abortion.

Thorburn was appointed to the role on Monday but resigned on Tuesday afternoon after sermons by the City on a Hill church, of which he is chairman, were made public.

Andrew Thorburn resigns as Essendon CEO after one day over links to controversial church

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Admin

Essendon says City on a Hill’s values are in ‘direct contradiction’ with its own, as Daniel Andrews labels its views on homosexuality and abortion ‘appalling’

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Andrew Thorburn has resigned as Essendon chief executive 24 hours after being appointed because his links to a church condemning homosexuality and abortion were in “direct contradiction” to the values of the AFL club.

The Bombers announced on Tuesday afternoon that Thorburn, despite not holding the same personal views as the City on the Hill movement for which he is chairman, felt he could not serve in both roles and had offered his resignation.

Essendon turmoil continues with departure of CEO Xavier Campbell

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Admin

Third senior change after recent exits of coach and president
Club COO Nick Ryan to assume role on interim basis

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has resigned after nearly nine years in the position as a tumultuous period continues at the AFL club. The latest change in the Bombers’ senior management structure comes just days after coach Ben Rutten was sacked, with club president Paul Brasher also having exited the club this month.

Campbell announced his resignation at a meeting with the staff and players on Wednesday morning, ending a 13-year association with the Bombers, having arrived in 2009 before being appointed to the role of CEO in 2014. His departure comes less than three days after he told media he was confident he had the support of the board and new president David Barham.

Australian Associated Press contributed to this report