SWAN Districts have advertised for a chief executive after Tom Bottrell took up the equivalent role at South Fremantle.
“While it is disappointing for Swans to lose such a quality person we fully understand Tom’s desire to return to his roots – to a club of which he is a 200-game life member and former board member,” Swans president Peter Hodyl said.
“Tom has been an influential and steady leader of our club for the past five years during a period of great change. His commitment and loyalty during some difficult times is a testament to his character and it is easy to understand why the Bulldogs sought to recruit him for their role.”
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Hodyl also praised South Fremantle and president Haydn Raitt for giving the club notice of its intention to approach Bottrell.
The Swans board took Bottrell’s departure as a chance to review club’s operations.
It has advertised for a chief executive who would be “a visionary and talented leader to drive our club through a period of unprecedented change and facilities redevelopment”.
“The successful applicant will deliver a lasting legacy in the State’s sporting landscape through strategic leadership and organisational effectiveness.”