The Adelaide Football Club will hold an election for the position of Member Elected Director after receiving three nominations for one vacancy on the Board of Directors.
The online ballot will be independently run by CorpVote and voting will open on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 9am (ACDT).
Voting closes on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5pm (ACDT).
To be eligible to vote, you must be a financial member who has access to no less than three Crows home or away matches in a season. The process is open to Gold members.
CorpVote will send information regarding the election directly to members.
The candidate with the most votes will be appointed for a two-year term, with the successful candidate to be announced at the Club’s Annual Members Meeting at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
A statement from each of the candidates can be found below.
IMELDA LYNCH
It has been a privilege, utilising my over 30 years' experience as an executive and board director in the sporting, public, private and not for profit sectors, to serve on the Board. My career has provided significant and diverse experiences which enabled me to contribute strongly to the Club's strategic direction, governance and risk management.
I am a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and currently hold the following positions: Chair ACH Group, Director Bellberry Ltd, and the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board.
As a member elected Director, I have spent time engaging and listening to our supporter groups and members ensuring concerns have been heard and where possible, addressed. Member feedback is of the utmost importance and if re-elected it would be a pleasure to continue to facilitate the views of members and supporters.
I Chair the Club's History and Tradition Committee, have been a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and support the Past Players and Officials Board and Heritage Committee, all providing a deep understanding of our rich history and the extraordinary people who support our Club.
The Club's future is exciting as we execute the build of our Thebarton home. On field 2025 needs to be 'a steady as she goes' approach as we build and gain momentum one game at a time.
It will be an honour to serve for a second term and I would appreciate your support for my re-election.
Employment & Experience
Current
I am currently Chair of ACH Group and Director of Bellberry Ltd and the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board.
Previous
2016 - 2021 CEO SA/NT Heart Foundation
2004- 2014 CEO Bellberry Ltd
2002 - 2004 ACHA Health Foundation Administrator
1998 - 2002 The Memorial Hospital Site Manager/Director of Nursing
1996 -1998 Director of Nursing Medical Repat Hospital
1986 -1996 Clinical Nurse Consultant Royal Adelaide
Qualifications
2010 Australian Institute of Company Directors Certificate AICD
1999 Masters of Health Service Management Flinders University
1992 Bachelor of Nursing Flinders University
1986 Critical Care Certificate RAH
1983 Advance Nursing Course RAH
1982 General Nurse Certificate St Andrews Hospital
Directorships
Current
2023 – Present Adelaide Football Club
2021 – Present Australian Medical Research Advisory Board
2023 – Present Director ACH Group
2014 – Present Director Bellberry Ltd
Previous 2018-2022 Captain Glenelg Golf Club
2016 – 2022 Glenelg Golf Club
2015 – 2023 Macular Disease Foundation
2016 – 2017 Brain Injury SA
1992 – 1994 Royal Adelaide Hospital
1992 – 1994 Cardiac Society of Australia and NZ
Memberships, Affiliations & Awards
Member AICD
Member Adelaide Football Club
Member Glenelg Golf Club
Chair ACH Group Nomination and Remuneration
Bellberry Ltd
Chair Nomination and Remuneration
Information Technology
Audit and Risk
AFC Chair History and Tradition
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network member of Clinical Governance
CONSTANTINE (CON) MARKOU
Dear Members, I seek your support for nomination at Board level as an AFC member Elected Director. I am a proud Australian of Greek heritage. I have been a member of the AFC since inception. I am a “Grass Roots Football Person”.
I have been involved with Football Clubs and Sporting associations for over 40 years as an above average player and held various Roles as Treasurer and Director throughout this period. This is with Country and Amateur Clubs, SANFL, Soccer Club NSL, and the AFL over the last 40 years. This includes Adelaide Plains, Elizabeth and Districts, Gawler & Barossa and Districts, SAAFL, Leagues.
I understand the importance of members and supporters and look forward to engaging with them.
I am a skilled Chartered Accountant, competent in preparing and analysing Financial Statements, Annual Budgets and Cash Flow Statements and interpreting Balance Sheets.
I am confident, a good communicator, with good temperament, negotiation skills and fair disposition.
I have been a Volunteer for the Adelaide Crows for the last 11 years as a Sport Coder Operator, and Timekeeper at SANFL level.
I love the AFC and am passionate about the future ahead and excited with the establishment of our new HQ and Training Facility.
“Football First”, will be my mantra.
I am appealing to the Crows grassroots football supporters. I am seeking your vote, thank you.
Employment & Experience
Current
1987 – Present, Managing Director of CMA Chartered Accountants - Specialising in Tax, Accounting and Business Development.
Previous
1981-1983 – Investigator, Corporate Affairs Commission (SA Govt).
1983-1987 – Accountant, Ryan & Williams Chartered Accountants.
1978-1981 – KPMG Chartered Accountants formally Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.
Qualifications
1980: Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, SAIT
1981: Institute of Chartered Accountants, ANZ
1981: Registered Tax Agent
1982: Registered Company Auditor
Directorships
Current
1995: Ludlow Design Pty Ltd
2011: 219 HBR Pty Ltd
2011: Henley Financial Services Pty Ltd
2011: CMA Partners Pty Ltd
Previous 2003 – 2004: Sturt Football Club – Director
1986 – 1988: West Adelaide Hellas – Treasurer
1985 – 1987: Glendi Greek Festival – Treasurer
1989 – 1990: St George College – Thebarton, Treasurer
1982 – 1985: Adelaide Teachers College FC, Div 1, SAAFL, Treasurer
Memberships, Affiliations & Awards
Institute of Chartered Accountants ANZ – 40 years
Registered Company Auditor – 40 years
Registered Tax Agent – 40 years
Adelaide Football Club – Volunteer – 10 years
Sturt Football Club – Volunteer – 5 years
Two Wells FC – Premiership Player – 1976, 1977
Chian Association – 44 years
MATTHEW PARBS
Having been a member of the Adelaide Crows since their inception, I feel it is time to give back to the club and apply for the vacant board position.
Being a foundation member in my early 40’s with young children of my own, I feel it puts me in a unique position to be able to provide representation for the younger members. Hopefully providing these fans an opportunity to experience success at an AFL level we have not seen since 1997, 98.
I have been the managing director of my own building company, however since 2020 after building an investment portfolio it has allowed me the opportunity to stay at home and look after our children, which has been beneficial for our family. It has also given me the opportunity to put time into things I am passionate about. The Adelaide Crows being one of them.
In 2023 I joined the Members Engagement Panel which was an experience that really lit the fire of wanting to be involved further with the club.
I have served as Vice President of an SAAFL club and helped it navigate out of a long period of limited success and financial struggle. With my fellow board members, we laid the foundation for what brought success on and off field.
Having this opportunity to be appointed to the board of the Adelaide Crows, it would allow me to be a voice the fans can resonate with and contribute to returning this club to greatness once again.
Employment & Experience
Current
Semi-Retired stay at home parent with Investment portfolio
Previous
2002- 2008
Internal Sales Manager
Staker Hydraulic Specialists
2009-2020
Managing Director (Construction Supervisor)
MJP Property Developments
Qualifications
2009 – Building Work Contractors Licence
2009 – Building Supervisors Licence
Directorships
2009 – MJP Property Developments
Managing Director
Memberships, Affiliations & Awards
1991 – Present
Adelaide Football Club Member
2014-2015
Lockleys Football Club (SAAFL)
Vice President
2014
Bob Laurence Club Person of the Year Award
Lockleys Football Club
2022- Present
South Australian Cricket Association Member
