Rugby Australia’s boardroom dramas have amplified with Peter Wiggs tendering his resignation after a heated email exchange with interim chairman Paul McLean on Tuesday night.
Touted as RA’s next chairman, Wiggs had been pushing for the immediate instalment of Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll as departed chief executive Raelene Castle’s replacement.
In an email exchange published by The Australian on Wednesday, McLean entertained Carroll’s appointment.
However, citing a conflict of interest because of Wiggs’ friendship with Carroll, McLean suggested Wiggs remain in a director role.
Supercars chairman Wiggs, credited for steering RA’s player pay cut deal, replied by saying what little regard he had for the board had “extinguished” and that he would resign on Wednesday.
McLean released a short statement confirming Wiggs’ resignation on Wednesday morning.
“Peter has decided to step down from the Board and I understand his reasons,” McLean said.
“He has undertaken some very important work and has made a valuable contribution to the organisation, in a very short time, and we are thankful for his contribution.
“The immediate priority of the Board is to install a replacement for Peter, and an interim Chief Executive. I will provide an update on those matters at the appropriate time.”
from The Roar https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/05/06/confirmed-peter-wiggs-resigns-from-rugby-australia-board/
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