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CAMS CEO gone. (merged x1)
Surprise, Surprise, CAMS has announced the resignation of CEO Graham Fountain.
In a statement just released CAMS announced that Mr Fountain was leaving to pursue other career options which would be announced later. More here Last edited by inpitlane; 25 Feb 2010 at 04:54. Reason: Added link |
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Wonder were they will drag up a replacement from?
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I would say pushed.
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25 Feb 2010, 05:20 (Ref:2640141) | #4 | |
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Pity the link to the article didn't have an unbiased theme in it....
That aside - looks like the 'independent tribunal' has already delivered one of its key findings and it has been acted on. |
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No pushing here, was offered another significant gig and took it.
Fountain has taken a new CEO position with Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board. A 3 year crack at the position with CAMS would be enough for anyone in the current environment. |
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When he was in on the show last year it was pretty obvious then that he was looking for a way out.
He'd had a gutfull of the politics and mean spirited nature of the sport. So how many CEOs is that over the past 10 years or so? Greg Swan, Peter Hansen, Ron Nethercote and now Graham Fountain, who did I forget? Anyone else want to sip from the poisoned chalice? How about you Steve? |
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Oh pushed. This is part of the repecussions of ructions within Victoria last few weeks almost certainly. Particularly when Fountain attempted to chair the investigation into himself. Get out quickly and minimise the damage to reputation at a guess.
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Wasnt he originally connected with the CFA???.....Will he do any better in his new job with a new emergency services?
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Hey, I don't really know the bloke well at all but in my dealings with him, Fountain was knowledgeable, affable, a good listener and seemed to have Australian motorsports best interests at heart. Despite being surrounded with plenty of good ole' boys with personal agenda's, vendettas and bloody mindedness which would wear anyone down.
I wish him well in his next career path and every success. As most fair minded people would. Just as inpitlane says, the mean spirited nature of this sport is enough to do anyone's head in. As much as I love this sport, I do miss the summary justice dealt out to thugs, owner/operators and general loud mouths that was prevalent in the contact sports of my youth. It reformed 'character' in many instances and introduced balance, manners and courtesy. Sadly missing in Motorsport. |
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http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Media...s-new-CEO.html
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CAMS CEO gone.
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I have heard a whisper that a certain Car Club President, (CAMS affiliated no less); Grade One Clerk of Course, and former successful competitor is being encouraged (in some quarters) to consider applying for the role.
Sadly, it is also rumoured that in addition to his qualification noted in the above paragraph, his high level of success as a businessman will allegedly work against him. Sources in the HR industry lead me to believe that instead of the traditional Seven P's * being a prerequisite for a successful CEO, CAMS current lack of liquidity has seen it have to create its own, cheaper version of the Seven P's, as outlined in the requisite essential qualities for their new CEO ! These are: Position holders must portray the ability to prophesise, postulate, perambulate, procrastinate, and panic ! * The Seven P's - Prior preparation and planning prevents pi55 poor performance... |
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MFB chief quits amid allegations
Just spotted this.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mf...216-18z01.html Quote:
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Very interesting.
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Bring on the Endurance season, and some big name DNF's... (I'd love to see the V8 Chumpionship decided @ Winton, thus making the El Grande Finale the flop it deserves to be...) |
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The Australian article mentions CCTV footage and a financial settlement:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nati...-1225972445189 |
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RALLY AUSTRALIA CHAIRMAN RESIGNS
http://inpitlane.com/archives/12505
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28 Dec 2010, 00:27 (Ref:2808893) | #24 | |
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The is bad as the revolving door management at the English FA. All that's missing is the News of the World and a "fake sheikh".
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Anyway do we really need CAMS???????
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