The Sydney Swans welcomed two new directors at the club’s annual general meeting on Thursday.
Premiership hero Leo Barry has returned to the club in an official capacity, after being elected unopposed for the member-elected Board vacancy created by the retirement of long-time director Rob Pascoe.
Barry, who played 237 games for the Swans and co-captained the side from 2006 to 2008, will forever be remembered for his match-saving mark in the 2005 AFL Grand Final.
Since retiring from football in 2009 he has forged a career in investments, working as a broker at Merrill Lynch before joining fund manager Fairview Equity Partners, where he has spent the last five years.
Also new to the Board is Dexus Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Darren Steinberg, who joined the Swans Board as a non-executive director in December.
Steinberg has more than 30 years of experience in the property- and funds-management industry. He is a former National President of the Property Council of Australia and a founding member of Property Male Champions of Change.
Meanwhile, Thursday's AGM also saw member-elected director Brad Seymour retire from the Board.
Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham has thanked the outgoing directors for their service.
“Rob has been involved with the Swans for more than 15 years – a period that includes more than 300 games and two premierships from five Grand Final appearances. He has played a key role in driving the continued growth and success of the Swans through his commitment, passion and expertise,” Pridham said.
“Brad joined our Board ahead of the 2015 season and has played a key role as a conduit between the Board and the football department. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Brad in his new role as the CEO of the Sydney Swans Foundation.
“On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to thank Rob and Brad for helping to make our club great. We wish them and their families all the very best for the future.
“I would also like to welcome Leo and Darren, who we know will be valuable additions to the Board over the coming years.”
