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Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo Steps Down Effective Immediately

Chief operating officer Nick Ryan becomes acting chief executive during the search for a permanent replacement.

Overview

  • Brisbane Times confirmed the decision, reporting Vozzo told his executive team and planned to brief all staff on Wednesday.
  • He will finish immediately and relocate to Adelaide to be close to his children and wider family.
  • His contract was nearing renewal, and two sources said he had weighed a return to Adelaide for about six months.
  • The club wants him to stay involved in a part-time football consultancy role while Nick Ryan serves as acting CEO.
  • Vozzo joined in 2022 after senior roles at West Coast following Andrew Thorburn’s one‑day tenure, and his exit follows president David Barham’s resignation and a difficult 2025 on the field.