Gillon McLachlan

Gillon McLachlan is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1980s. Since his retirement as a player, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2014 until 2022.
McLachlan was born in Melbourne in 1964. He began his football career with the Hawthorn Football Club in 1982 and played 125 games for the club, including being a member of the Hawthorn premiership side in 1986. McLachlan retired from playing in 1990 and began working in the AFL's media department.
In 2014, McLachlan was appointed as the AFL's Chief Executive Officer. He has been credited with overseeing a period of growth for the AFL, including the introduction of new teams and the expansion of the league's television rights. He has also been involved in some controversial decisions, such as the AFL's decision to move the Grand Final from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to Perth Stadium.
McLachlan is a well-respected figure in the AFL. He is known for his strong leadership and his ability to get things done. He is also a passionate advocate for the game of Australian rules football.
In 2022, McLachlan announced his resignation as the AFL's CEO. He will be succeeded by Andrew Dillon in the role.