How to force a deal – using common sense and charm
Western Sydney Wanderers co-owner Paul Lederer explains how he dribbled his way through an ugly ‘civil war’ within the Australian soccer establishment.
Businessman Paul Lederer, interim chairman of the new Australian Professional League. Stephen Saphore
Paul Lederer, who made a fortune manufacturing smallgoods, is sitting outside at Rose Bay’s Catalina in his mirrored Cartier sunglasses, holding a glass of rosé. He, finally, looks as if he might reveal the real story of how the A-League and W-League split from Football Australia.
What was it that ultimately allowed the long-running, tense negotiations to result in a deal being signed?
Jemima WhyteSenior reporterJemima Whyte writes on business, specialising in companies, capital markets and innovation. Jemima has reported on business for The Australian Financial Review for more than 13 years. Email Jemima at jemima.whyte@afr.com
