CAMS CEO gone. (merged x1)

[inpitlane]

Surprise, Surprise, CAMS has announced the resignation of CEO Graham Fountain.
In a statement just released CAMS announced that Mr Fountain was leaving to pursue other career options which would be announced later.
More here

[Amaroo Park]

Wonder were they will drag up a replacement from?

Was he pushed or did he jump

[Scrut]

I would say pushed.

[NewsStalker]

Pity the link to the article didn't have an unbiased theme in it....

That aside - looks like the 'independent tribunal' has already delivered one of its key findings and it has been acted on.

[Sheep Stations]

No pushing here, was offered another significant gig and took it.

Fountain has taken a new CEO position with Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board.

A 3 year crack at the position with CAMS would be enough for anyone in the current environment.

[inpitlane]

When he was in on the show last year it was pretty obvious then that he was looking for a way out.
He'd had a gutfull of the politics and mean spirited nature of the sport.
So how many CEOs is that over the past 10 years or so?
Greg Swan, Peter Hansen, Ron Nethercote and now Graham Fountain, who did I forget?
Anyone else want to sip from the poisoned chalice?
How about you Steve?

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by Amaroo Park

Wonder were they will drag up a replacement from?

Was he pushed or did he jump

Oh pushed. This is part of the repecussions of ructions within Victoria last few weeks almost certainly. Particularly when Fountain attempted to chair the investigation into himself. Get out quickly and minimise the damage to reputation at a guess.

[NewsStalker]

Originally Posted by inpitlane

Anyone else want to sip from the poisoned chalice?
How about you Steve?

I'll ask him when he gets home (but you knew that, didn't you?)

[Falcadore]

Originally Posted by Sheep Stations

Fountain has taken a new CEO position with Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board.

Huh... quite a co-incidence considering his pre-CAMS job.

[BFC]

Originally Posted by Sheep Stations

No pushing here, was offered another significant gig and took it.

Fountain has taken a new CEO position with Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board.

A 3 year crack at the position with CAMS would be enough for anyone in the current environment.

Wasnt he originally connected with the CFA???.....Will he do any better in his new job with a new emergency services?

[Sheep Stations]

Hey, I don't really know the bloke well at all but in my dealings with him, Fountain was knowledgeable, affable, a good listener and seemed to have Australian motorsports best interests at heart. Despite being surrounded with plenty of good ole' boys with personal agenda's, vendettas and bloody mindedness which would wear anyone down.

I wish him well in his next career path and every success. As most fair minded people would.

Just as inpitlane says, the mean spirited nature of this sport is enough to do anyone's head in. As much as I love this sport, I do miss the summary justice dealt out to thugs, owner/operators and general loud mouths that was prevalent in the contact sports of my youth. It reformed 'character' in many instances and introduced balance, manners and courtesy.

Sadly missing in Motorsport.

[Prancing Wombat]

Originally Posted by Sheep Stations

Fountain has taken a new CEO position with Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board.

Good gig for a bloke called "FOUNTAIN" ... well well well ... i can just see him pointing a great big fire hose up in the air ..

[PVDA]

http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/News/Media...s-new-CEO.html

25 Feb 2010

The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) is pleased to announce today Graham Fountain has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board.

The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) is pleased to announce today Graham Fountain has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board, following an extensive executive search overseas and across Australia.


“We’re very pleased to welcome Graham to lead our team into what will be both a challenging and exciting time ahead for the MFB. It also speaks highly of the community standing of the MFB, that such a well credentialed field of applicants was attracted to the position,” said Adrian Nye Board President.


For the past three years Graham has been the CEO of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Graham’s background in emergency services is also quite extensive with over 20 years experience with the Country Fire Authority where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief Officer.

In Graham’s role with the Confederation he has seen and implemented the best current practices in finance, planning and governance. These skills will be especially required as the MFB faces new challenges arising from the Royal Commission, the heightened community expectations of all emergency service providers, and the Board’s desire to undertake our business in different, more modern ways.

Graham has retained his interest in firefighting on a practical level through ongoing membership of the Edithvale CFA. And has also undertaken work assignments with the Victorian, Australian and UK Governments.


It was a key requirement of the Board that a person of exceptional management ability be appointed to continue the initiatives commenced by Ken Latta the current CEO and Chief Officer. Graham will build on this foundation and respect the work already done to maintain the MFB’s standing as a leading fire, emergency and community service organisation.


Graham will start with the MFB around 9 April 2010.

[Nero]

http://www.cams.com.au/en/Media/News...signation.aspx

[Rachel Richards]

I have heard a whisper that a certain Car Club President, (CAMS affiliated no less); Grade One Clerk of Course, and former successful competitor is being encouraged (in some quarters) to consider applying for the role.

Sadly, it is also rumoured that in addition to his qualification noted in the above paragraph, his high level of success as a businessman will allegedly work against him.


Sources in the HR industry lead me to believe that instead of the traditional Seven P's * being a prerequisite for a successful CEO, CAMS current lack of liquidity has seen it have to create its own, cheaper version of the Seven P's, as outlined in the requisite essential qualities for their new CEO !

These are:
Position holders must portray the ability to prophesise, postulate, perambulate, procrastinate, and panic !




* The Seven P's - Prior preparation and planning prevents pi55 poor performance...

[PVDA]

Just spotted this.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mf...216-18z01.html

MFB chief quits amid allegations
Megan Levy, Reid Sexton
December 16, 2010 - 2:02PM

The head of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade has quit today following allegations of inappropriate behaviour made by a former employee.

MFB chief officer and CEO Graham Fountain tendered his resignation this morning, which was accepted by the president of the board, Neil Comrie.

It is understood the allegations were made by a young woman who wants her details to remain confidential.

The MFB said in a statement the board took "swift and decisive action" to investigate the matter as soon as it became aware of the allegations.

The statement did not contain details of what the allegations against Mr Fountain were.

An MFB spokesman said he could not reveal details of the allegations, but said police were not involved in the investigation.

"This matter has now been resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant and in accordance with the complainant's request for confidentiality no further details of this matter will be released," the statement said.

"As both parties to this situation have requested their privacy be respected, no further statement will be made by MFB."

The statement said deputy chief officer Shane Wright would fill in as acting CEO until a permanent appointment was made.

Mr Fountain was appointed to the role in February this year following an extensive international search.

He is a former CEO of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport, and previously worked for 20 years with the Country Fire Authority, where he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief Officer.

He has also undertaken work assignments with the Victorian, Australian and British governments.

Peter Marshall, the head of the United Firefighter's Union, said he knew nothing about the resignation.

"He's not one of our members, if he was I'd know about it," he said.

— with Paul Millar

[Trevor]

Very interesting.

[Rachel Richards]

Originally Posted by Falcadore

Oh pushed. This is part of the repecussions of ructions within Victoria last few weeks almost certainly. Particularly when Fountain attempted to chair the investigation into himself.
Get out quickly and minimise the damage to reputation at a guess.

How prophetic Falc,

Still not sure which of his past two roles, your paragraph best describes.....

[gts300]

Once Again InPitLane covers the story well

http://inpitlane.com/archives/12473

[rik]

The Australian article mentions CCTV footage and a financial settlement:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nati...-1225972445189

[PVDA]

http://inpitlane.com/archives/12505

RALLY AUSTRALIA CHAIRMAN RESIGNS

Mon, Dec 20, 2010

Australia/NZ News, Motorsport News, Top Stories, Touring Cars

Rally Australia have announced the resignation of former CAMS CEO Graham Fountain from the event.

Mr Fountain, who last week resigned from his position at the Melbourne Fire Brigade after allaegations of inappropriate behaviour involving a female employee was in the position with the Rally for only a matter of weeks.

Here is the Statement:
RALLY Australia Pty Ltd has been advised today by Mr Graham Fountain of his resignation as Chairman and a Director of the company.

Mr Ben Rainsford, a current Director from Adelaide, has been appointed Acting Chairman.

Rally Australia thanks Mr Fountain for his service as a Director since December 2009 and as Chairman in recent months.

[Trevor]

Oh how the mighty fall

[Amaroo Park]

Look what happens when you can't leave you fly done up

[TWRv12]

The is bad as the revolving door management at the English FA. All that's missing is the News of the World and a "fake sheikh".

[Amaroo Park]

Anyway do we really need CAMS???????