The Geelong Football Club is pleased to announce Grant McCabe’s appointment to the club’s Board of Directors. McCabe replaces Justin Andrews, a long-time director who has stepped down from his position to continue a professional opportunity in New York.

A managing director and partner of global consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group, McCabe grew up in Geelong, where his family still reside, and is a long-time member and supporter of the club.

After attending St Mary’s Technical School and Newcomb Secondary College, McCabe completed an Aerospace Engineering degree at RMIT. He then completed a Masters of Business Administration, which in turn began his career in management consulting.

McCabe’s areas of expertise include driving commercial growth within businesses, strategy, leadership development, identifying new markets and the use of technology to transform businesses.

McCabe has also supported our club in a voluntary capacity in several important ways in recent years. He played an integral role in the club’s successful bid for an AFLW licence, leading the integration of women’s football into the club and Geelong region, and also used his overseas travel to assess issues that interest the club – such as visiting the Green Bay Packers to explore membership-type issues.

McCabe brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the club’s board. He was appointed by the AFL as independent chair of the AFL Industry Governance Committee for Player Development in 2017. The committee is currently developing an industry wide strategy to tackle issues around mental health and player wellbeing. The Committee includes representatives from the AFL, the AFLPA, clubs, player agents and past players.

McCabe is married to Kate and they have two teenage daughters, Cleo and Lily, who are also Geelong supporters.

“We are very pleased that Grant has joined our club board. Grant is a Geelong person, he has a long history of success in business and is a lifelong Geelong supporter who has a passion for the club,” Geelong President Colin Carter said.

“Grant will be a great addition to our board. He brings great business and AFL industry knowledge to our club at a time when we are continually seeking opportunities to strengthen and grow the club in every area.” 

Justin Andrews has taken up a role with Oakley at Luxottica in its New York office. With his tenure in the US likely to be for an extended period, he felt it best to step away from his role as a director, a position he has held since 2013.

“Justin has been an exceptional and dedicated director for many years. He has a wealth of experience, particularly in the marketing and communications areas” Carter said.

“Justin’s role in New York is a significant one, and he and his family are expected to remain overseas for a number of years. As such Justin felt it best to relinquish his role as a director. 

“We thank him for his efforts and look forward to hosting him at future games when he is back in Australia.”