Martin Stillman has been appointed the Northern Football Netball League’s new chief executive.
In a statement from board chair Scott Walker on Monday night, he announced that Stillman would replace outgoing chief executive Peter McDougall who stands down from the role after nine years.
“Martin has an extensive career with over 30 years’ experience in sports administration including over 12 years as Victorian Football League general manager, time as Australian Motor Sport Foundation CEO Tennis Victoria Program manager, Little Athletics Australia CEO for eight years until early 2021 and most recently as general manager of Volleyball Victoria,” Walker said.
“The wealth of experience in a variety of sports settings will be of great value as Martin brings the skills he has developed back to football. Martin will bring a professional and high quality approach to his leadership of the League as we build off a strong strategic base established with clubs over recent years.
“Many may also know Martin for his coaching prowess in the Eastern, Southern and Outer East football leagues where his success as a senior coach has been built on strong interpersonal relationships and an in-depth knowledge of the game.
“Martin is excited by the opportunity to help progress community sport in the north of Melbourne with his passion for making sport a great experience for all.”
Stillman will begin the role in January with McDougall continuing in the role until the end of 2022.
McDougall announced in July that he would be leaving the role.
Walker said at the time that McDougall has been an exceptional leader who has transformed the league in to a modern and industry leading sporting organisation.
“Peter has taken a very strategic approach to building a strong brand, starting with growing a highly professional and dedicated support team and bringing financial stability.
“This solid platform has meant that Peter was able to expand the League, not only with new teams in the northern growth corridor, but also into netball and female football.”
