Perth Bears CEO quits after boardroom turmoil
Anthony De Ceglie resigned as Perth Bears CEO on Friday after falling out of favour with the NRL club's board.
Anthony De Ceglie resigned as CEO of the Perth Bears on Friday after holding the role for less than 18 months. Code Sports reported on Tuesday that the Bears board was preparing to fire De Ceglie.
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys stepped in to save his job, though the reprieve lasted only days. De Ceglie announced his resignation on Friday evening.
Gareth Holmes, the general manager of football, will take over as interim CEO. The club will search for a permanent replacement.
De Ceglie is a former director of news at Seven West Media and former editor of The West Australian. He said he remained proud of the club's startup progress ahead of its first season in 2027.
- less than 18 months
- Time in role
- Gareth Holmes
- Interim replacement
- 2027
- Club first season
- director of news at Seven West Media
- De Ceglie's prior role
Why it mattersLeadership instability months before an expansion club's first season raises questions about stability heading into a critical year on the field and off.
AustraliaPerth Bears' inaugural NRL campaign is now in doubt, potentially affecting Western Australian rugby league fans and the league's expansion into a new market.
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