PETER Haynes has been appointed as interim CEO of Northern NSW Football.

Haynes has stepped into the role following the departure of former CEO David Eland earlier this month.

Haynes is well qualified having served as NNSWF’s Head of Football Development for the last four years following
a 10-year stint as NNSWF’s Community Football Manager.

In these roles, Haynes has directed NNSWF’s Community Football and Player Development functions towards
achieving the governing body’s strategic goals and priorities.

He is also highly regarded in the football community thanks to his time as a player. Haynes spent time at the
Newcastle Jets in 2008 and 2009 and enjoyed a glittering career in NNSWF’s top tier men’s competition with
Broadmeadow Magic.

Haynes said he looked forward to stepping into the role.

“NNSWF as an organisation is in a really good place.

“It is in a sound position financially so from my perspective it is certainly business as usual,” Haynes said.

“NNSWF has obviously gone through a period of change so it is now about steadying the ship until a permanent
appointment is made.

“I am extremely proud to lead the organisation while adhering to its values and delivering what is best for football.

“There are huge opportunities on the horizon so it is about maximising that time between now and the new season.

“But to achieve this it needs to be done together as a football community and by doing what is in the best interests
of the game.

“One of my main goals for this interim period will be to reconnect the football family and ensure the relationships are strong in order to collectively grow and develop the sport.

“I thank the NNSWF board for their vote of confidence and look forward to getting started.”

NNSWF Chair Mike Parsons congratulated Haynes on his appointment.

“Peter is well respected in the northern NSW football community,” Parsons said.

“He understands the game very well and has existing links with community football and its stakeholders.

“The process towards recruiting a new full-time CEO has already started.

“We are committed to taking the necessary time to do our due diligence and make the correct appointment in the best interests of NNSWF and the game in our region.

“We know that NNSWF will be in safe hands with Peter guiding the business in the interim until a permanent
appointment is made.

“I and the NNSWF board congratulate Peter on his appointment and wish him all the best.”