Bentley appointed Parramatta Eels CEO
Bentley has been operating in the role in an interim capacity since the departure of former boss Paul Osborne in November.
Osborne’s resignation followed a breakdown in his relationship with the club’s major sponsor, Pirtek.
Bentley, who also worked as the leagues club CEO from April 2010, takes on the same role once occupied by long-serving Eels boss Denis Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald was replaced by Osborne in 2009.
Club chairman Roy Spagnolo said Bentley’s ability to work across both roles worked in his favour.
“The leagues club and the football club are intrinsically linked so it makes sense, with the right support structure in place, for us to have a CEO who can implement the board’s strategic direction in both areas,” Spagnolo said.
“We’ve been more than happy with Bob’s performance to date and we are satisfied he is the right choice to take us forward.”
Bentley was delighted to have been appointed.
“I am very excited about being appointed to the position of group CEO and the opportunity to work with the board, management and staff across both the football and leagues clubs,” he said.
“There is a great feeling in the club at the moment and about the club’s future both on and off the field and I will be working hard to ensure it is well positioned for a successful 2012 season.”
Publisher: AAPNewswire
03 Feb 7:27 PM
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