In the lead up to the 2022 AGM The Sash has opened the door to board nominee's to come on the show and pitch to the members why they should be elected. Our next guest is Benjamin Yeo.

Ben's nominee statement

"I have been a loyal and passionate supporter of the Essendon Football Club my entire life, and had the privilege of attending the 1993 and 2000 Premierships with my father and grandfather.

During my career to date, and earlier as a student at The University of Melbourne, I have built a diverse and strong set of leadership skills across business management, finance, governance, and elite sporting experience – bridging both the corporate and sporting sectors.

With over 15 years in the equity capital markets and corporate finance industry, this has included roles as an ASX Listed Company Director, Head of Equity Capital Markets for an ASX Market Participant, and currently the youngest Partner at professional services firm, Moore Australia.

I have also held senior leadership positions in sporting organisations including President of the Melbourne University Sports Association, Vice President of Water Polo Victoria, and President of the Victorian NWPL Club.

In these roles, I have developed, implemented, and successfully led multiple governance frameworks as an experienced Director ensuring accountability, transparency and clear strategic direction.

 I believe that my passion for our Club and the above-mentioned experience, skills and knowledge across sporting and corporate organisations strongly supports my application to join the Essendon Football Club Board, and to work collaboratively with fellow Board members to ensure our Club performs to the standards our members, partners and the broader community expects both on and off the field."

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