Stan executive director to replace Guerra as Melbourne CEO
Dan Taylor, executive director of Stan and a Melbourne Football Club board member, is set to replace Paul Guerra as CEO of the Demons, seven months after Guerra was appointed. The club will make an official announcement, with Brian Cook serving as interim CEO until Taylor assumes the role. Guerra was reportedly blindsided by his sudden dismissal, which has sparked speculation about internal club dynamics. Club president Steven Smith and Cook will address the media on Wednesday.
- ▪Dan Taylor is the executive director of Stan and a member of the Melbourne Football Club's board.
- ▪Paul Guerra was sacked as Melbourne CEO after only seven months in the role.
- ▪Brian Cook will serve as interim CEO until Dan Taylor takes over the position.
- ▪The club provided no public explanation for Guerra's abrupt dismissal.
- ▪A press conference with club president Steven Smith and Brian Cook is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:30am.
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