Andrew Dillon (sports administrator)
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Andrew Dillon | |
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.jpg) Dillon in 2023 | |
| Born | Victoria |
| Education | |
| Occupation | CEO of the AFL |
| Known for | AFL CEO |
| Predecessor | Gillon McLachlan |
| Spouse | Amanda Dillon |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | afl.com.au |
Andrew Dillon is an Australian sports administrator, and the chief executive officer of the Australian Football League (AFL). Dillon's appointment was announced in May 2023, and he took over from Gillon McLachlan in October 2023.[1]
Dillon attended Xavier College in Kew. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Laws from University of Melbourne and Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.[2]
Business career
In 1994, Dillon was employed as articled clerk at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and then became a commercial solicitor.[3] In 1997, he was appointed in-house legal counsel at Village Roadshow.[3] In August 2000, Dillon commenced his career at the Australian Football League as its legal counsel.[3] In July 2004, he was promoted to AFL's General Manager of Legal and Business Affairs.[3] In December 2011, he was appointed General Manager of National and Game Development.[3] In 2013, he was appointed General Manager, Legal Integrity and Compliance. In 2017, game development was added to his role.
At the time of his appointment as AFL CEO-elect in May 2023, Dillon was Executive General Manager Football Operations, Legal & Integrity. He had been the AFL's General Counsel since 2011.[3] In announcing his appointment, AFL Chairman Richard Goyder stated: "Andrew has been a key leader and voice in every decision we have made as an organisation for many years, and he brings not only experience across both elite and community football but also a key involvement in our major broadcast and partnership deals and in developing and shaping the AFL’s response to a number of key social issues."[4]