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Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo Steps Down, McGrath Announced as New Skipper
Craig Vozzo cites family and personal reflection after three years as Essendon CEO, with COO Nick Ryan acting as interim CEO and consultancy role options explored.
- Craig Vozzo confirmed his decision to step down as Essendon chief executive after three years, with the club confirming he would inform staff on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
- Craig Vozzo said he made the decision to prioritise family after returning to South Australia following the AFLW season and men's draft, noting his initial three-year contract was ending.
- A former West Coast head of football, Craig Vozzo arrived at Essendon in 2022 and was credited with reshaping the AFL and AFLW programs while strengthening operations and facilities.
- Chief operating officer Nick Ryan will act as interim CEO while the Essendon board searches for a permanent replacement, and the club is exploring retaining Craig Vozzo as a part-time consultant.
- The move adds to leadership instability following rapid CEO turnovers as former Essendon president David Barham quit and Andrew Welsh replaced him amid a tough 15th-place finish.
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More change at Essendon after difficult 2025
Essendon chief executive Craig Vozzo has elected to quit his position and return to living in his home...
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