Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson Announce Resignation

Wests Tigers Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shane Richardson has announced his resignation, concluding his tenure ship after advising the club of his decision today December 08, 2025.

The departure, which was accepted by the Holman Barnes Group, signals a shift in the club’s corporate governance and operational direction as the joint venture seeks a renewed path forward.

Richardson’s resignation comes at a time of change, despite the veteran administrator overseeing commercial growth and operational improvements during his two-year term.

Commenting on his resignation and confirming the team’s positive trajectory for the future, Richardson, said: “I’m proud of what had been achieved throughout my time at the Club.”

His departure, however, allows HBG to appoint a new leader to drive their specific vision for unity and future commercial success.

Confirming the strategic decision to embrace the change, HBG CEO, Daniel Paton, added: “We thank Shane for his service.”

“His resignation paves the way for a new path forward for the football club, and we will be making an announcement about the new leadership in the near future,” Paton said. 

The incoming CEO will face the immediate commercial and strategic challenge of consolidating the club’s administrative gains, leveraging the existing team’s efforts across administration and football, and fully executing HBG’s vision for the organisation.

The search for Richardson’s successor is crucial for the club’s corporate program, as the new leader will be tasked with unifying stakeholders and driving the reality of moving “forward together as one.”

By swiftly accepting the resignation and committing to a rapid announcement about the new leadership, HBG is signalling its intent to maintain corporate momentum and secure the long-term honour and competitive recognisable standing of the Wests Tigers in the NRL.

The focus is now entirely on the new executive appointment and the next direction they will implement.

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