Mark Korda is an Australian businessman and former president of the Collingwood Football Club. He is also co-founder of KordaMentha. Korda studied at Swinburne University of Technology and later received an honorary doctorate from the university.[1][2]
Mark Korda | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of the Collingwood Football Club | |
| In office 21 April 2021 – 16 December 2021 | |
| Vice President | Alex Waislitz (April–May 2021) |
| Co-Vice Presidents | Jodie Sizer (since May 2021) Paul Licuria (since May 2021) |
| Preceded by | Eddie McGuire[a] |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Browne |
| Co-President of the Collingwood Football Club | |
Interim | |
| In office 10 February – 21 April 2021 Serving with Peter Murphy | |
| Preceded by | Eddie McGuire |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Korda 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Whitefriars College, Donvale |
| Alma mater | Swinburne University of Technology |
Collingwood Football Club president
editKorda was appointed to the board of directors at the Collingwood Football Club in May 2007,[3] after five years at his company, KordaMentha. Following the resignation of long-time President Eddie McGuire, Korda, along with Peter Murphy, took over as interim Co-Presidents on February 10, 2021 until the announcement of the next President.[4][5] Korda was announced as the thirteenth president of the Collingwood Football Club on 21 April 2021.[6][7][8] Korda, having been in the role for less than a month, saw his vice president at Collingwood, Alex Waislitz, resign effective immediately.[9] His vacancy was filled by two co-vice-presidents, Indigenous businesswoman Jodie Sizer and former Collingwood player Paul Licuria.[10] Former cyclist and medical practitioner Bridie O'Donnell was appointed to the board following Waislitz's resignation.[9][11] On 15 September 2021, having been on the Collingwood board for 120 days, O'Donnell resigned effective immediately, citing the magnitude of the role.[12][13] On 6 October 2021, Korda announced his resignation as president, but remained in the role until 16 December 2021.[14]
Notes
edit- ^ As president; himself and Peter Murphy as interim co-presidents.
References
edit- ^ Myer, Rod (17 December 2009). "Mark Korda". The Age. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Mark Korda awarded honorary doctorate". KordaMentha. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Collingwood Football Club Limited Directors' report" (PDF). Collingwood Football Club. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Collingwood Board confirms interim co-presidents". collingwoodfc.com.au. Collingwood Football Club. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Thomas-Wilson, Simeon (12 February 2021). "AFL 2021: Mark Korda or Peter Murphy to replace Eddie McGuire at Collingwood". The Australian. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Korda appointed Collingwood's 13th president". collingwoodfc.com.au. Collingwood Football Club. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Niall, Jake (21 April 2021). "Mark Korda appointed Pies president, greeted with fan unrest". The Age. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Mark Korda appointed to replace Eddie McGuire as Collingwood president". 21 April 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
- ^ a b Walsh, Courtney (18 May 2021). "Vice-president ends Collingwood board stint after 23 years in quick exit". The Australian.
- ^ "Billionaire Collingwood vice-president Alex Waislitz quits effective immediately". Nine's Wide World of Sports. 18 May 2021.
- ^ Niall, Jake (18 May 2021). "Magpies appoint ex-champion female cyclist and doctor to board". The Age.
- ^ Waterworth, Ben (16 September 2021). "Bridie O'Donnell quits Collingwood board as reports emerge over twist in Pies boardroom battle". Fox Sports Australia.
- ^ Gleeson, Michael (16 September 2021). "Bridie O'Donnell quits Collingwood board". The Age.
- ^ "Mark Korda departs as Collingwood president, Jeff Browne to step in". ABC News. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
External links
edit- Korda at KordaMentha