Ben Buckley | |
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 Ben Buckley in 2008 | |
| Born | (1967-06-29)29 June 1967 (age 57) Melbourne, Australia |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | RMIT |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer(s) | Nike, Inc. (1994–1996) EA (1999) AFL (1999–2006) FFA (2006–2012) |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse | Sophie Deligny |
| Children | 4 |
Benjamin Buckley (born 29 June 1967) is an Australian businessman, formerAustralian Rules Footballer and former chairman of theNorth Melbourne Football Club in theAustralian Football League. He is the former chief executive officer ofFootball Federation Australia.[1]
Buckley, a defender, played 74 games between 1986 and 1993 forNorth Melbourne in theVFL/AFL and was vice-captain from 1990 until 1992.[1]
Buckley's secondary education was in his home state ofTasmania.[2] He has abachelor's degree in Applied Science.[1]
Buckley joinedNike, Inc. from 1994 as Director of Marketing in Japan and later took over the same role in Australia.[1]
He was general manager of EA Australia briefly in 1999.
Buckley was then appointed theAustralian Football League's general manager responsible for broadcasting, strategy and major projects, before becoming chief operating officer, a position which he held until 2006, when it was announced on 8 November 2006 that he will replaceJohn O'Neill as chief executive officer ofFootball Federation Australia.[1][3][4][5]Led unsuccessful bid to bring FIFA World Cup to Australia.
On 21 August 2012 it was announced he had stepped down from his position as chief executive officer ofFootball Federation Australia. At the same time, it was announced he would be replaced by former chief executive officer of theNational Rugby LeagueDavid Gallop[6]
Currently Buckley is the Executive Director in Foxtel, overseeing and managing sports contents within this Broadcast media company.
On 20 October 2016, Buckley was voted in as the new chairman of theNorth Melbourne Football Club, replacingJames Brayshaw. He stood down in 2022.
Buckley has four children, includingJack Buckley who plays football forGreater Western Sydney.[7]
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