Former Labor MP Kate Ellis stepping down from Adelaide Crows board
Former Federal Sports Minister, and Crows No. 1 ticket holder, Kate Ellis is stepping down from Adelaide’s board. Find out why – and what happens next.
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Former Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis is stepping down from Adelaide’s board.
Ellis, who spent nearly 15 years as the member for Adelaide for Labor, joined the Crows’ board in 2017.
The lifelong Crows supporter was the club’s No. 1 ticket holder before joining the board and, as a director, she sat on Adelaide’s diversity and inclusion committee as well as the Crows’ Foundation Board.
She said her expanding work commitments meant she could not longer devote the time and energy needed for the role.
“Aside from my family and the Crows, my other great passion is supporting children’s early development and Raising Literacy Australia has grown rapidly over the past year or so,” Ellis said.
“It now provides more support and programs to assist children than ever before, and I want and need to fully dedicate myself to its even more ambitious plans.
“To serve the football club I love and grew up supporting has been an absolute privilege and I wish the players, coaches, staff and board the very best.
“I’ll always be a supporter who watches the on and off-field progress with interest, and I can’t wait to sit with my family and cheer on the men’s and women’s teams from the outer.”
Crows chairman John Olsen said Ellis had made a big mark on the club.
“Kate’s love for the Crows and advocacy have been hallmarks of her time on the board, and in particular her clear and strong voice on policy, as well as matters relating to the club’s charitable foundation,” Olsen said.
“We are disappointed to see her step aside but respect her decision and reasoning, and on behalf of everyone associated with our club, I would like to acknowledge her valuable contribution over a long period of time.”
Ellis’ departure, and who replaces her, will be a consideration at the club’s next annual general meeting next year.
In 2023, the Crows introduced term limits for board members.
Those appointed by the board serve a maximum of four terms or 12-years, while member elected directors can serve four terms equating to eight years.
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