The Bakrie Group looks set to retain ownership A-League club Brisbane Roar after appointing an Australian-based managing director to replace departed chief executive David Pourre.
The managing director, who has not been named as yet, will act as interim chief executive and commence in the role this week as the club seeks a permanent appointment as CEO, according to an FFA statement. The Bakries have also provided FFA with written commitment they will continue to fund the club, as well as provide a longer-term recapitalisation, doing so before the 5pm Monday deadline the governing body had set.
“Football Federation Australia (FFA) has received correspondence from the Bakrie Group in relation to the financial and management position of the Brisbane Roar FC,” an FFA spokesman said. “The Bakrie Group has provided written undertakings on the timing and quantum of current funding of the club and the longer-term recapitalisation.”
“The Bakrie Group has advised FFA that it has appointed an Australian-based Managing Director to the Brisbane Roar. This director will act as interim CEO and commence in the role this week while the club seeks a permanent appointment as CEO.”
“Further, FFA is advised that the new Managing Director will work with an Advisory Board comprising of Brisbane business people in order to restore community confidence in the Brisbane Roar.
“FFA welcomes the undertakings from the Bakrie Group and expects they will be implemented without delay.”
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