APIA Leichhardt Tigers appoint new CEO
APIA Leichhardt Tigers Football Club Inc and Leichhardt Tigers Junior Soccer Club inc are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mannie Ziino as the clubs fulltime Chief Executive Officer.
“We welcome the appointment of Mannie Ziino as he has in-depth knowledge of the entire club’s operation, culture and plans for the future,” Club President Tony Raciti said.
“Mannie has been a supporter, coach, player, manager and director of the club for nearly 40 years. “ A multitude of the tasks involved in administering the club, Mannie has performed over a number of years on a voluntary basis.”
The club is without a doubt not only the largest football club in the inner west, but also the biggest sporting organization in the Inner West.
APIA Leichhardt Tigers is a much loved football community icon and the club’s massive growth and increased playing registration numbers requires fulltime administration.
The club’s hard working Board will continue in their many and varied numerous tasks and fully support our Chief Executive Officer.
Ziino was eagerly anticipating his start as CEO of the well-known club.
“APIA Leichhardt Tigers was the first ever IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Mens 1 club to appoint a full time CEO in Pia Scarselletta who worked tirelessly during her 11 year stay with the Club.
“The club is very ambitious and has big plans to be in a position to gain entry into the anticipated B-League.
“2014 will be a very big year for the club with the completion of our $2.2 million Lambert Park upgrade.
“The Club has become a little monster and cannot any longer be administered without a full-time person driving the organisation.
“The Club has big plans moving forward and I strongly share in the clubs desire, drive and determination to establish the club as a major force in the IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Mens 1 competition.”
Mr Ziino commenced his duties on Monday 14th October, 2013.
He will based full-time at the club’s newly upgraded pavilion complex and at the club’s historic home ground, Lambert Park in Marion Street, Leichhardt.
-APIA Leichhardt Tigers Press Release
