The Melbourne Football Club is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Angela Williams to the club’s Board of Directors.
Dr Williams has 29 years of experience in clinical medicine and has worked as a doctor in elite sports including within the AFL. In addition, Dr Williams is an experienced board director and committee chair with deep knowledge and management experience in strategic planning, people, culture and risk across many sectors including health, emergency services, justice, the Australian Defence Force and both the AFL and Football Victoria.
She has also been an appointed member of a sporting Tribunal and a VCAT Panel Member.
In addition to her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Dr Williams has postgraduate qualifications in public health, health management, law and business.
President Brad Green said the Board was thrilled to have someone of Williams’ expertise and credentials joining the Board.
“We are thrilled to welcome someone of Angela’s skillset and experience to help us guide Melbourne Football Club forward,” said Green.
“Angela has a unique breadth of experience and previously played a unique role in co-designing and delivering the league’s first national AFL Respect and Responsibility Program back in 2005.
“Her expertise and knowledge are an important addition to the Board, and we look forward to the contribution she will make to our club.”
Dr Williams joins the Board effective immediately. As per the club’s constitution, Dr Williams will nominate for re-election at the club’s Annual General Meeting.
While the Board is excited to welcome Williams, it will sadly farewell Director Janette Kendall who has made the difficult decision to stand down from her role on the Board.
Kendall has been an invaluable contributor to the club as a Director for the past two years.
Melbourne Football Club President Brad Green thanked Kendall for her contribution.
“We are immensely grateful for the commitment and passion Janette has shown throughout her tenure at the club,” said Green.
“Being a member of a football club Board is a huge commitment and requires a lot of energy and time, something which Janette has been very generous with since joining our Board.
“Janette’s decision to step down is based on capacity and other professional commitments, which will prevent her from dedicating the time and focus she feels required to do the role.
“We wish Janette all the very best in her future endeavours and look forward to seeing her and her family around the club.”
