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Independent Chair chosen


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By Waz - 23 May 2018 3:42 PM

The former CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation is set to lead the working group tasked with resolving Football Federation Australia's governance gridlock.

AAP understands London-based lawyer Judith Griggs is in line to become the independent chair of the FFA congress review working group.

The eight-member panel has settled on Adelaide-born Griggs as their preferred candidate, with FIFA's review committee in the process of conducting an eligibility check.

It's expected the world governing body will approve her appointment in the near future.

Griggs appears a shrewd choice, given her level of acumen in the sports business industry and her knowledge of Australian and international sport.

Griggs has 25 years of experience in motor sport, having worked for Bernie Ecclestone at the Formula One headquarters in London for five years before she was appointed CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation when the race was moved to Melbourne.

Despite fierce protests from local residents in Albert Park, Griggs helped establish the Grand Prix as one of the most popular events on the F1calendar.

She then moved back to Europe to work for Allsports Management, the company responsible for most of F1's trackside advertising and other commercial interests.

Griggs now runs London-based consultancy Sports Rights Management, which she founded in 2014, and sits on the board of Tourism South Australia.

According to FIFA's terms of reference for the FFA working group, the independent chairperson must have "no official function within and no business relationship" with FFA or any of its members or stakeholders, and also have a strong track record in legal and governance issues, plus experience in mediation and negotiation.

Griggs ticks all of those boxes.

If installed as chairwoman, Griggs will have the power to take "all necessary steps" to ensure the working group sticks to the mandate laid down by FIFA, which includes discussions around an alternative governance model for the A-League and ways to improve representation for women.

She would also become the only woman formally involved in the reform process, with the other members of the working group - from the A-League clubs, state federations, PFA and FFA board - all male.

The panel has just two months to submit its proposal to FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation by the July 31 deadline.

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By Buggalugs 2.0 - 31 May 2018 10:06 AM

Griffin sucking up

APFCA Welcomes Appointment of Judith Griggs as Chairperson of the CRWG



On the 11th May 2018, the eight members of the Congress Review Working Group (CRWG) formally submitted to FIFA the unanimous decision that they wished Judith Griggs to be the Chairperson of the CRWG and requested that FIFA undertake its eligibility check of Ms. Griggs and, subject to her passing that check, formally proceed with her appointment as CRWG Independent Chair.

On 28th May 2018, following conclusion of the FIFA eligibility check, the Chairman of the FIFA Review Committee declared her eligible for the position of Chairperson of the CRWG.

Furthermore, on 29th May 2018, Ms. Griggs met with representatives of the FIFA administration in Zurich and it was agreed that she would assume responsibilities as Chairperson of the CRWG as per its terms of reference with immediate effect.

She has committed to communicating next steps to all members of the CRWG in the coming days.

Commenting on the confirmation of Judith Griggs as the CRWG Independent Chairperson, APFCA Chairman and CEO and Congress Review Working Group Member Greg Griffin said, “Judith Griggs’ appointment is testament to both her capabilities and track record.   

The CRWG process is all the stronger for her participation and stewardship.” 

He added: “Clearly achieving consensus among the CRWG on this important matter bodes well for what the Group might achieve in delivering against the terms of reference set by FIFA.”

https://apfca.com.au/apfca-welcomes-appointment-of-judith-griggs-as-chairperson-of-the-crwg/