The Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) Board has announced Kevin Johnson as the new CEO for the NSFA and Northern Tigers FC.
Following the departure of previous CEO Ed Ferguson to Football NSW, the NSFA board have brought in Johnson, a familiar figure to the NSFA community who has served on the club committee of West Pymble FC since 2005, including the last nine seasons as President.
Being a registered player, coach and referee, Johnson is experienced across all aspects of grassroots football and oversaw West Pymble’s renovation of its clubhouse and the soon-to-be installed All-Weather Pitch at Norman Griffiths Oval.
“I am very excited about the NSFA CEO role,” Johnson said in an NSFA statement.
“The NSFA is known to be a leading association football organisation in NSW and Australia with an outstanding team of staff members.
“I look forward to working with the Board and the Staff to deliver the final year of the NSFA 2020-2023 strategy and ensure that the NSFA continues to be a progressive and leading sporting organisation.
“I also look forward to working with the KDFRA, Sponsors, Partners, Councils, NSFA Clubs and their Committees and the Northern Tigers and collaborating with stakeholders inside and outside the association to ensure that football is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
“I would also like to acknowledge the fabulous contribution that the outgoing CEO Ed Ferguson has made to the NSFA.
“I would like to wish Ed all the best at his new role at Football NSW as Head of Football & Strategy and thank him for his outstanding contribution to football in the NSFA.”
Johnson has a professional background in business and finance as a Chartered Accountant with an Executive MBA qualification – previously working with companies such as National Australia Bank, Virgin Australia and JP Morgan Chase Bank.
“We are excited to begin working with Kevin as the new CEO of our organisation,” NSFA Treasurer Lee Sullivan added via press release.
“KJ is well known to all our members and is well suited to the role given his background as Club president, playing, referee and professional background.”
Johnson will assume the position of CEO on Monday, November 21.