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Sydney Olympic Football Club announces John Boulous as CEO

Announcement posted by Sydney Olympic Football Club 23 Sep 2016

Sydney Australia 22 September 2016
The Board of the Sydney Olympic Football Club today announced the appointment of John Boulous to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

With over 15 years experience in management and executive roles across Cricket, Football and Rugby League, John's appointment to the role at Sydney Olympic is a further demonstration of the winds of change that are taking the Club into a new era.

"The Board and I came to the conclusion that in order to achieve the goals and aspirations we have for the Club, we needed an individual with demonstrated experience and vision to lead the Club on that journey" said Bill Papas, President, Sydney Olympic FC". "Fortunately for us, we were able to attract someone of the calibre of John into the role and we're most excited at the prospects of what the future holds with John at the helm".

"In particular, his experience at Football Federation Tasmania, FIFA and Football Federation Australia will be invaluable in the development of the Club's program" said Papas.

The announcement of Boulous's appointment coincides with Sydney Olympics celebratory End of Season Event at Belmore Park this Sunday.

"There's much to celebrate this Sunday. The official launch of our new brand, the announcement of our program for 2017, the sharing of our vision for the future of the Club, the Legends V NSL All Stars game, and now, the welcoming of a highly experienced professional into the role of CEO means that there's never been a more exciting time to be a Sydney Olympic FC supporter" said Papas.

Boubous's appointment as CEO is effective of Monday 26th September.

ENDS

About Sydney Olympic Football Club

Sydney Olympic Football Club is based in Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales and plays in the PS4 National Premier League (NSW). Founded as Pan-Hellenic Soccer Club in 1957 by Greek immigrants, the Club changed its name to Sydney Olympic in 1977.

Sydney Olympic FC have won many trophies in Australian football, including two National Soccer League Championships, two National Soccer League Cups, the National Soccer League Minor Premiership and two NSW Premier League Championships. The Club has also won the Johnny Warren Cup, the Brett Emerton Cup, the National Youth League Championship, the National Youth League Minor Premiership and the NSW Premier League Club Championship. www.sydneyolympicfc.com.au

About John Boulous

John Boulous has over 15 years experience in Management and Executive roles across Cricket, Football and Rugby League.

John's roles have included: CEO and COO of Parramatta National Rugby League Club; CEO of Football Federation Tasmania; Regional Presenter - FIFA Futuro III; National Participation and Game Development Manager, Football Federation Australia and Community Cricket Officer, Cricket NSW.