Derek Bonner Appointed Football Director

We are pleased to announce the selection of Derek Bonner as successor to Graeme Barton in the role of Football Director. This appointment will be effective from the Annual General Meeting in February 2020. Derek will be working closely with Graeme over the coming weeks as he prepares to take over this exciting and demanding role. After having had a history with Westies as U13 development coach, U16 and U17 assistant coach, as well as being league runner and being involved in match selection with Andrew Collins, Derek took over as Senior Football Director at Goodwood Saints Football Club in 2016.

On being selected as Football Director for Westies, Derek said, “The West Adelaide Football Club has been a big part of my life, from coaching, to being involved at the senior level with Andrew Collins, to watching my son come through the elite development pathway. I’m so honoured to be given this opportunity and I look forward to working closely with  Gavin Colville, the playing group and CEO Ben Hopkins.”

We welcome Derek and look forward to him playing an integral part in the success of Westies in the years to come.

At this time, we also extend our gratitude to Graeme Barton for the contribution he has made to the club over many years. The Club will appropriately acknowledge Graeme closer to the official end of his tenure.

https://westadelaidefc.com.au/news/derek-bonner-appointed-football-director/

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

About
Experienced Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the wholesale, retail and manufacturing industries. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Operations Management, Coaching, and Sales Management. Strong sales professional graduated from MRWED.

Experience

Southcott Pty Ltd
   Territory Sales Manager
   Southcott Pty Ltd
   Aug 2017 – Present2 years 4 months

Goodwood Saints Football Club
   Senior Football Director
   Goodwood Saints Football Club
   Oct 2016 – Present 3 years 2 months

   - Football Operations
   - Player Management
   - TPP & Budgeting
   - Player recruiting
   - Team selection
   - Coach review and management

   - Football Operations
   - Player Management
   - TPP & Budgeting
   - Player recruiting
   - Team selection
   - Coach review and management
   
Cafetto
   Regional Sales Manager -Australia & New Zealand
   Cafetto
   Sep 2015 – Aug 20172 years

RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd
   Regional Manager SA & NT
   RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd
   Jul 2006 – 2015 9 years
   Adelaide, Australia

   Support key distributors
   Training & Assessing
   Grow RYCO 24*7 Brand
   Control, supervise & review contracts
   Develop new business opportunities
   Support and grow existing business
   Advise senior management on market strategies
   Global Mining & Manufacturing Expo's
   Global Drilling OEM
   International Travel

   Support key distributors
   Training & Assessing
   Grow RYCO 24*7 Brand
   Control, supervise & review contracts
   Develop new business opportunities
   Support and grow existing business
   Advise senior management on market strategies
   Global Mining & Manufacturing Expo's
   Global Drilling OEM
   International Travel
   
 West Adelaide Football Club
   Senior Selector
   West Adelaide Football Club
   Mar 2007 – Oct 20136 years 8 months

I have assisted at the West Adelaide Football Club for the past 6 years in the following roles -
   - U13 development coach
   - U16 assistant coach
   - U17 assistant coach
   - League runner & match selection
   - Senior selector & opposition analysis

I have assisted at the West Adelaide Football Club for the past 6 years in the following roles -
   - U13 development coach
   - U16 assistant coach
   - U17 assistant coach
   - League runner & match selection
   - Senior selector & opposition analysis
   
Castrol
   Commercial Manager
   Castrol
   Feb 2005 – May 20061 year 4 months

   Support key OEM transport clients

   Support key OEM transport clients
 
Parker Hannifin
   Sales Manager SA/NT
   Parker Hannifin
   2001 – 20054 years

Business manager SA/NT - Enzed
   Development of OEM business
   Grow and support Parker distribution

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Good appointment

What a great appointment by the new Nominations committee.

Yes, very good appointment in an area that will be the better for it.

The appointment is actually made by the Nominations Committee, not the new Board, bundy.

Great appointment