In a surprising statement today, Kimon Taliadoros announced his resignation from his role as CEO at Football Victoria.
Throughout his tenure, Taliadoros has been a driving force behind football in Victoria, pursuing bold and ambitious agendas.
Early in his leadership journey, Taliadoros played a pivotal role in Football Victoria’s response to the challenges posed by COVID-19.
He navigated the impact of nearly two years of lockdowns and reduced competition across the state.
Under his leadership, Football Victoria achieved a historic milestone by committing to 50/50 gender equity, becoming the first sporting entity to do so.
Taliadoros also played a crucial role in securing state and federal government funding and in guiding the development of the world-class Home of the Matildas, situated at La Trobe University.
The state-of-the-art facility not only serves as the pride of Victoria but also houses Football Victoria’s Headquarters and the state football centre.
Prior to his tenure as CEO, Taliadoros served as chairman of Football Victoria for five-years.
Speaking about his decision to step down, Taliadoros stated: “After much reflection, I have decided to step down from my role as CEO of Football Victoria. It has been a privilege to serve the game. I am grateful to the selfless volunteers and dedicated staff that provide the resilience and energy that drives football in Victoria every day.”
In a statement from the Football Victoria board a recruitment process has been initiated to find a permanent CEO who can “continue to build upon the solid foundations laid by Kimon”.
In the interim, Karen Pearce OAM, Head of Equity, Growth, and Inclusion, will serve as Acting CEO.
This strategic move aims to ensure that Football Victoria continues to prioritise its key objectives outlined in the FootbALLways strategic plan.
Pearce will continue in her current role while taking on the responsibilities of the CEO’s office in an acting capacity.
The board stated it has full confidence in the talent and expertise of the management team and the dedicated employees of Football Victoria, who will work collaboratively to maintain the organisation’s focus on “delivering exceptional football experiences”.
“On behalf of the Board and the broader football community across Victoria, a heartfelt thank you is extended to Kimon Taliadoros for his visionary leadership, tireless efforts, and unwavering dedication to the growth and development of football. His passion for the game, both on and off the field, has left an indelible mark, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” the official Football Victoria announcement concluded.
