Not trying to stir the pot, but I am interested who people would think be a good replacement.

Mark Brayshaw (Former Richmond FC C.E.O, and Melbourne Magic marketing manager) , MMM's the cage's James Brayshaw brother

Peter Ali (for basketball reason) by all accounts wasnt allowed to do anything when in the NBL top job so dont hold that against him.

This discussion is about a crucial topic so I will allow any reasonable comments. Please refrain from discussing past performance, do not mention the roleholder immediately past and keep it positive. I think this can still be an interesting thread if all abide by those guides. If you must use the word "ceo", make it "C.E.O.". Play fair, OK?

Boti's article

The potential separation of the 36ers and the association into separate entities would make the role more desirable for top sporting and business names such as Tim Johnson, Peter Ali, David Spear, James Fantasia, Garry Calvert, Tim Ginever and Chris Moraitis.

BOTI NAGY!!

Does this signify the major reshuffling of roles and relationships between the clubs the sixers and the fellas?

With pressures on from the government to see some reforms and the top job now available surely the board will take this opportuntity to restructure and move forward in a positive fashion.

nice!

Come on People, what a load of rubbish. I think you will find that the job is in the bag for Mr. Basketball South Australia, ABL life member, Mr. Jump Hook and all round good guy Paul Belly Ballbags.

Any Thoughts?

Anonymous #45826, I don't think this topic should be left alone. Its in every Sixer's fan's best interest to know what is happening as far as a replacement for the top job goes. Myself, just like every other passionate basketball fan wants someone who is going to be successful and ensure the survival of the Sixers. It would be a real tragedy if the club folded due to mis management and we would all be hurt by it. I believe that the successful applicant should not only have a good business management background but also a good understanding and enjoyment of the sport. Its a known fact that you do well the things you enjoy doing. Having a passion for the sport is like having an additional qualification for the job as it enhances the success rate.

It is interesting to note that the board in it's August review meeting is tipped to recommend a formal separation of the BASA & 36ers identities.

However, if they only have the 1 C.E.O. for both, I cant see how this would work.

Mark Robinson (former C.E.O Melbourne Tigers and ex 36er staffer) would be a good fit for the new exciting attitude that seems to be in existence with staff, seeing some new ideas get off the ground (through Paul Bauer's group mainly).

Interesting to see that David Spear indicated some interest in Boti's article.

What about Darryl Pearce? Isn't he off running a business somewhere?

You're presuming any of these people would even WANT the role. Wonder if Phillip would've taken the job had he known what was lurking beneath the surface financially. He has been given a bad wrap for trying to fill a leaky jar, and anyone close enough to the organisation to fall into the 'basketball background' and 'passionate' categories wouldn't want to be appointed captain of the titanic. There is a way out, but it involves a separation of entities, re-allocation of govt monies and a better dispersal of current BASA staff.
Peter Ali is the ONLY choice if he is brave enough to take it.

Vidmar would take the job, but there'd have to be a huge salary to entice him. Anyone have any idea what the remuneration package would be worth?

You would think it would be near to $100 000. Sepereate identidy is needed to move basketball forward in the right direction.

Thats a lot of money. Do you reckon its that high? Certainly would be interested to know an exact figure. Thats a lot of money for what the person does.

What about Chris Lucas? He runs a very successful business, and has been involved with BASA for a long time.

Everybody keeps talking about the need for the C.E.O to have a passion for the sport and/or the club. What a lot of crap. The C.E.O needs to be an outstanding business manager and people manager. The business management aspect goes without saying whilst the people management aspect will mean that they have the ability to interact with people who are passionate about the sport and generate feedback and ideas from these people. Other sports have had very successful leaders who have had little prior knowledge of the sport and/or organisation. Sometimes it can even be an advantage. Not saying that those close to the sport should be ignored just that it shouldn't be a pre-requisite to be involved in hoops.

to clarify - it can be an advantage because they have no pre conceived ideas.