AFL Commission Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick today announced the appointments of Justice Linda Dessau and Christopher Lynch to the AFL Commission.
""It is with great pleasure that I announce today that Justice Linda Dessau and Christopher Lynch have been nominated as AFL Commissioners-elect, to be confirmed formally at the AGM next year,"" Mr Fitzpatrick said.
""Justice Dessau has wide experience in the law, as a barrister and prosecutor before working as a magistrate and judge. Christopher has worked extensively in a number of senior positions in the business world, since his time as a player at
""Their skills and experience will complement our current Commission and will ensure that we are able to continue to meet the challenges in front of us,"" he said.
“It is an honour to be able to contribute to a game that is so central to the Australian community,” Ms Dessau said.
“The role of AFL Commissioner gives me the opportunity to bring together my professional involvement with the Australian community and my long and varied experiences with football to work with the Commissioners and the staff of the AFL to guide the future growth of the sport on behalf of the many millions of fans who are the foundation of our great game”
JUSTICE LINDA DESSAU
1995 – current - Appointed as a Justice of the Family Court of Australia.
1987-1995 – Children’s Court Magistrate, Coroner and Magistrate
1975-1987 – Barrister/Prosecutor.
Non-executive directorships:
· Vice-President,
1 Selection panel member Churchill Fellowship since 2000. Ms. Dessau received a Churchill Fellowship about 10 years ago when she considered ways of reducing costs and delays in the Criminal Court system.
2 Patron One Umbrella since 2000.
3 Epilepsy Foundation since 2000
4 Essendon F.C. Women’s Network since 1998.
Football involvement.
Initiated the concept of the Essendon Women’s Network after making contact with CEO Peter Jackson, and continues today as the inaugural President. Network now has more than 700 members. Has also assisted other clubs to establish women’s networks.
CHRISTOPHER LYNCH
Transurban
2007 – appointedChief Executive Officer elect.
BHP Billiton
2006-2007 – Group President & Executive Director, Carbon Steel Materials.
2001-2006 – Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director.
2000-2001 – Chief Financial Officer, BHP Mineral Holdings
Alcoa Inc.
1999-2000 – Vice-President & Chief Information Officer,
1997-1999 – Chief Financial Officer, Europe & Switzerland.
1996-1997 – Managing Director, Kaal
1994-1996 – General Manager, Alcoa Rolled Products of
1992-1994 – Financial Risk & Treasury Operations Manager,
1988-1991 – Corporate Accounting Manager/Controller.
Universal Waldeck
1987 – General Manager, Finance & Administration.
Alcoa World Alumina
1979-1986 – various management roles.
Accountant 1975-1979.
Football involvement:
Played five senior games for
Played two years with Broken Hill before moving to
Two years with Werribee in VFA Division 2 after Geelong F.C.
Two years with St. Mary’s F.C. in Geelong District Football League after Werribee.