Term expires February 2028

Richard Fennell joined the Board of the Adelaide Football Club in 2017 as Director following 3 years as an independent member of the Club’s Finance and Audit Committee.

Richard brings a strong financial background to the Board from his current role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. He also previously held the roles of the Chief Customer Officer, Consumer Banking and Chief Financial Officer. 

Prior to joining the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in 2007, Richard spent more than 18 years in finance and consulting, primarily with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Australia and Asia.

Current Positions

Chief Executive Officer, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

Council Member, Australian Bankers Association

Fellow, Chartered Accountants ANZ

Member, Business Council of Australia

Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors 

Previous Positions

Deputy Chairman, Helpmann Academy

Director, Australia Cambodia Foundation

Chief Financial Officer, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank

Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers