By Liam Mannix
Ex-Carlton boss Luke Sayers has split with his wife, months after becoming embroiled in scandal when a lewd image was posted to his social media account.
A source close to Sayers, speaking anonymously to discuss personal matters, confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon, describing the split as “mutual” after the pair spent much time living separately in different countries over the last few years.
Former Carlton president Luke Sayers attends the Melbourne Grand Prix at Albert Park. Credit: Joe Armao
Sayers’ now-ex-wife, Cate, has been spending much of her time in Italy while Sayers is based in Melbourne.
Sayers is a former chief executive of PwC Australia and is one of Melbourne’s most-influential movers and shakers, counting former premier Daniel Andrews as a close confidant.
He quit as Carlton president in January after an AFL investigation found his social media account had been compromised.
The investigation concluded he was not responsible for lewd social post, which tagged an executive of Bupa, one of Carlton’s corporate partners.