Little’s appointment was ratified at a Board meeting on Monday morning with finance director Paul Brasher elected as deputy chairman.
Little replaces David Evans following his resignation on Saturday night.
“I’m very honoured and privileged to be elected as chairman of the Essendon Football Club,” Little said.
“I’d like to pay tribute to the leadership and character of David Evans who has played a significant role in guiding the club through a very difficult time.”
“David Evans leaves an enormous legacy on the Essendon Football Club and I know at the appropriate time he will be recognised and acknowledged by the Club for his incredible passion, loyalty and service.”
“David is not lost to the Essendon family and I know he will be back at the Club very soon.”
Paul Little joined the Essendon Board in 2011. Paul was managing director of Toll Holdings from 1986 to 2011 and is currently a director of that company.
Paul Brasher was appointed to the Board in 2011 and is finance director and chairman of the Audit Committee. Paul was a partner in the accounting and professional services firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1982 to 2009. He chaired the Australian firm and was chairman of the global Board of PWC from 2005 to 2009.
