AFL 2023: GWS Giants name Tim Reed as chairman after Tony Shepherd steps down

GWS have unveiled their new club chairman, with foundation boss Tony Shepherd stepping down after more than a decade in charge.

The GWS Giants have found their new chair with businessman Tim Reed to take on the role immediately. Picture: Nikki Short

The GWS Giants have announced Tim Reed as their second-ever chairman.

Reed takes on the role after Tony Shepherd stepped down from the position at the end of this season.

Shepherd has been chairman of the Giants since their foundation in 2011 and has been an integral part of their success across the past decade.

Reed comes into the role with an extensive business background. He has previously been the CEO at MYOB, and is a current non-executive director at Transurban, managing director of Potentia Capital and president of the Business Council of Australia.

The GWS Giants have found their new chair with businessman Tim Reed to take on the role immediately. Picture: Nikki Short

He became a member of the Giants in 2015, before joining the board in 2022 and serving on the club’s Audit and Risk Committee.

“My family and I have enjoyed supporting the Giants’ journey and it has been very satisfying to contribute to the strategy and governance of the club,” Reed said.

“I have admired what Tony Shepherd; the Board and the Executive team have been able to achieve in such a short time.

“The opportunities for both the Giants and the AFL as a code are significant and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to Chair a hardworking and capable team as we seek continued success on-field and building our base off the field.”

Shepherd leaves after more than a decade as foundation chair of the Giants. Picture: Phil Hillyard

Reed will start the role immediately and he has the full support of his predecessor.

“Tim is a highly experienced director, has outstanding business acumen and is a passionate Giants supporter,” Mr Shepherd said.

“The Giants have a very strong and committed Board of Directors and Tim’s appointment will ensure a seamless transition into the club’s next phase.

“We have a significant growth agenda ahead of us and as Chair, Tim is very well placed to oversee that growth as we look to build on the many achievements we’ve enjoyed over the club’s first 12 years.”

Originally published as AFL 2023: GWS Giants name Tim Reed as chairman after Tony Shepherd steps down