Club structure 2025 onwards

Members email just out…Barlow stepping down from the chairman role and the board overall. Not sure it impacts his ownership or signals anything more dramatic

Sydney FC has today announced a significant evolution in its governance structure with the appointment of Dr. Jan Voss as the Club’s new Chairman.

The move is part of a broader strategic Board restructure aimed at propelling Sydney FC’s international profile and forging high-impact global partnerships.

Dr. Voss is the President of Ferrari Australasia and an accomplished international executive.

Fluent in five languages—English, German, Italian, French, and Dutch—Dr. Voss brings a global perspective and deep experience in brand, performance, and strategic growth.

The Board also welcomes inaugural Chairman Walter Bugno, a seasoned global business and sports leader, alongside tech entrepreneur Sebastian Gray, whose expertise will further strengthen the Club’s focus on innovation, digital engagement, and sustainable investment.

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Now we really are Bling FC.

Our new chairman is President of Ferrari Australasia.

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Yeah it’s quite concerning.

Having the majority owner step back as chairperson is one thing, but stepping down off the board completely, and doing so without any sort of statement reaffirming a continuing commitment to the club is another.

Reading between the lines they’re looking for an exit…

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Having Walter Bugno back in the fold can only be a good thing. Great to see him back.

I’m not overly concerned about a potential sale, with his divorce looming Barlow will have other priorities, we’re the most sellable team in the country by miles, between our success, consistent support and kick-ass academy.

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seems like the Sebastian Gray fella’s Dugout company works with the likes of Arsenal, Juventus, Chelsea, etc for digital content. Wonder what that means for us.

Devenish-Meares NFT’s all round I assume.

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Didn’t they have a fuck off offer in 2017-18ish, damn not sure if they can get better than that now.

Goodbye and big thank you to our Pitersky mysterious figure. Only positives heard about his personality.

They sold Dugout to OneFootball a few years ago, he owns some digital ad company and some kind of blockchain -based eco contribution promoter/tracker for businesses

Huh.

Barlow is DTs son-in-law, right?

I had no idea they were getting divorced (I mean I guess it’s not something that’ll make the 6pm news.)

Has DT stepped away from the club entirely?

Yep, does seem slightly messy.

Not sure how much David is in involved but he usually is at our games around Australia Cup time and November.

Been gone for a good 3 years now.

Not for much longer.

Does he drink Campari?

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Reasonable assumption now he has Sydney in his life.

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Well… while you’re having dinner…

The Members email about an hour a go , Barlow stepping down as chairman, Dr, Jan Voss taking that role, Walter Bugno back on the board as well as “alongside tech entrepreneur Sebastian Gray, whose expertise will further strengthen the Club’s focus on innovation, digital engagement, and sustainable investment.”

Does DT still bankroll the club through Barlow? Could be why he’s stepping down?

He sold his shares to Barlow 3 years ago

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I guess the wife got the club in the divorce

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Is Talay our Ted Lasso, only kept on by the disgruntled ex-wife to ruin the Club?

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Alternatively, we are about to hire a gridiron coach!

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Well it’s abit sudden but I’ll take the job. Cant be worse then Talay.

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