He was 24. ", Demetriou had spent his years with Bassett teaching and developing his business interests, primarily in a company manufacturing acrylic teeth, called Ruthinium. We spent a hell of a lot of time travelling in the last two or three years, we did some really wonderful things together, and in some ways, she changed quite a bit as a person in that time, too. "Andrew plays the great game at all times," his friend Red Symons once said. His early days are well recorded: he and older brothers James, George and Phivos with his parents Tony and Chrysi all sharing two bedrooms, the boys often minded in the shop and then pitching in as they grew older. James Hird's wife Tania says Andrew Demetriou knew about payments to suspended coach UPDATE: James Hird says he will fight to protect his right to his $1 million salary while serving his 12-month suspension. It was while Demetriou was a student at La Trobe University in 1983 that he met his first wife, historian Jan Bassett. "Just the four of us. ". We take these people and put them into a club environment and we expect them all to behave exactly the same. "Two bunk beds and four boys in one room," recalls his eldest brother, lawyer James Demetriou. "Andrew Demetriou was born, the youngest of four boys, in Melbourne to Greek Cypriot parents in 1961. "He's telling the truth about that," says Don Watson. She died in 2004. Giving up cricket, Demetriou joined North Melbourne football club, and played 103 games as an "unobtrusive wingman" between 1981 and 1987, as well as three games for Hawthorn in 1988. "But the world needs teeth."). Gallop refuses to admit publicly to anything other than total confidence in rugby league. It hurts people. "A bit different from the rest of us, all putting the Gold Coast and AC/DC.". He was practising the delicate art, so valued by Australians, of high achievement without visible effort. Between 1998 and 2000, Demetriou was CEO of the AFL Players Association. The youngest of four boys born to Greek Cypriot parents, Demetriou was good enough to play top-level football in the 1980s, eking out. If you'd said I was going to be working in football 20 years later, I'd have thought you were mad.". He'd had one great relationship in his life; that was all anyone could expect. There has been much talk of the $200-million war chest that will fund the expansion, and those on the inside say it will take all this and more. Or, as he would put it, giving people options. ", "He's exceptionally adept with figures," adds James Demetriou. ", He probably should have got into the Victorian cricket side, too - he was playing in the Victorian and Australian under-21 sides at 16 - but in those days, as his long-time friend and AFL medical commissioner Dr Harry Unglik puts it, "who had ever heard of a Demetriou in the Australian cricket team?". In 2002 he married his current wife Symone, and they have three daughters and a son.[22]. He was awarded the University's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2009 and a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) in 2015 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sport management and to Australian society through his leadership and support of important social issues, and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor. "But you have to say it's very hard for any detractors to mount a really substantive case given the progress that's been made on his watch You'd have to say that at this stage the AFL is in better shape than any other football code in the country. ". And it was possibly a greater asset to him than his kicking, which could be a bit hit and miss. I remember my mother getting the same call. He seems to be content with running a very large, fractious, tending-to-testosterone-soaked organisation in a civilised and imaginative way and looking after his family.". I invest heavily in my family, and in friends and colleagues. . Yes," says his head of communications, Brian Walsh, grinning. Crown director Andrew Demetriou becomes the third board member to resign from the gaming giant but claims the NSW gaming authority's comments about him are "unfair and unjust". "Can you imagine?". Demetriou, a straight talker who supporters and critics alike recognise for his negotiating steel as much as they do for his decisiveness on policy issues, has used his CEO tenure to build on the league's expanding reputation as a force for cultural and social change, championing racial equality, cancer awareness and respect for women while putting player welfare at the forefront of league policies on pay and illicit drug use. Demetriou played 103 games for the North Melbourne Football Club between 1981 and 1987, finishing his playing career with a three-game stint for Hawthorn in 1988. An incredible human being. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. "I can't see another 10 years here," he says, looking around his office. And Britney," Demetriou changes tack. "Demetriou had a cup of tea with David Gallop [head of the NRL] on the Tuesday morning," says rugby league sage Roy Masters, "and that afternoon he had Karmichael Hunt over to his Toorak home. "His favourite holiday destination was St Moritz, and 'classical' was his favourite music," Buckley laughs. Jennifer bodymeasurement and social media presence. In 2005 Demetriou criticised the Sydney Swans and then-coach Paul Roos, labelling the team's play as "unattractive" and "ugly". He's there strictly for his business acumen, she insists, not his sense of kids' couture. Correction: CLARIFICATION A profile of AFL boss Andrew Demetriou published yesterday in The Age (Melbourne) Magazine referred to the 1998 AFL players' deal as the first collective agreement struck on their behalf. He is currently single. This is in itself quite charming. During the 2013 Finals Series he also co-hosted Talking Footy for the Seven Network. The new general manager of football operations was stunned, to say the least. Demetriou maintained his involvement in Ruthinium when he moved to the AFLPA. Former AFL chief Andrew Demetriou is a strong family man. "My wife and I talk about it now, about how we try to find a balance for our children. "Both he and Jan loved travelling; I can remember him sitting in cafes in Europe, devouring the newspapers front to back, just as he does here.". Jokes about people's mothers hurt people!". [15], Demetriou announced on 3 March 2014 that he would step down from the role as AFL CEO after eleven years, at the conclusion of the 2014 AFL season. "I love my girls," he says, scooping up Mattea, who abbreviates the Greek "baba" to "bubs" when she calls him. Demetriou is uniquely fitted for the expansionist task by two great strengths: his belief in the game's ability to promote causes like multiculturalism and egalitarianism, and his expertise in harnessing exactly these causes to make a great deal of money. Andrew Demetriou speaks to the media during the official opening of the Learning Life Centre at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on February 18,. And the caption said something like: 'That's what it takes'. Symone and Andrew Demetriou, expecting their fourth child and partners in a babywear business. He is presiding over an enterprise whose growth in recent years has been little short of exponential, with rising memberships, ballooning revenues and top ratings underscoring the might of the indigenous code in an era of unprecedented competition, in particular from the round ball behemoth that is The World Game. I'll read junk, too. "Oh, hairpiece," says Walsh. And because he was so good at both footy and cricket, that probably aggravated some people: 'How come you're better than us, you bloody wog?' Andrew Demetriou (born 14 April 1961) is an Australian businessman, sports administrator, and former Australian rules football player who was chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australian Football League (AFL) up to June 2014. So, how much is Andrew Demetriou worth at the age of 61 years old? [citation needed] North Melbourne Football Club had played three home games there in 2007 and, at the conclusion of that season, Demetriou offered the club $100 million to relocate there permanently. "Our numbers are very impressive in western Sydney," he says, when he says anything at all. When we meet in February, he's about to chair a meeting of the Australian Multicultural Advisory Council; he's off on a weekend retreat with the Climate Change Institute board; and he's just sent an address to the UN Human Rights Council about the AFL's anti-racial vilification policies. It's a ridiculous expectation. I remember that really clearly, and a great photograph of (coach) John Kennedy hugging Schimmer who was spent, just spent. "But I really can't fault him. "But had he been misunderstood? That deal is up for renegotiation, and he's expected by many to winkle more than $1 billion out of broadcasters this time around. He has the air, sometimes seen in confident people, of not needing to charm you. And, he adds, "You've got to be fair. "I'll never forget the phone calls," he says of the jarring interruption of bad news from afar. And what about (her step-father) Bruce? One day they might be in Geraldton, and within two days they're told they have to fly to Brisbane and play for the Lions and leave their family and friends. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. Discover Andrew Demetriou's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. "From day one, and we're genuine about it, we have had a very healthy respect for the NRL," he says. Wife Symone and their four children, whom he described as his greatest achievement and who all attended his farewell press conference, he said were his sunshine. [5], In 2005 he was instrumental in securing a record breaking A$780 million TV rights deal. In the dedication of a final book, she made an unusual reference to her husband. Everyone has to because that's just the expectation. "You can write that down. Right now, he's enjoying himself, in the job and in general. That's not to say he's not respected. There's a world demand for false teeth, even in recessions." Please try again later. And I dare say it's the same for NRL. Demetriou's first wife died in 1999. "I don't make any decisions without everything having been thought through, chewed up, sliced, diced, looked at inside out, been criticised," he says. No one knows what Demetriou will do next, least of all Demetriou. It's the largest multicultural area in Australia. Andrew Demetriou and family pose with La Trobe deputy chancellor Dr Philip Moors AO (left) and vice-chancellor Professor John Dewar (right). "The Demetrious pay a personal trainer to help keep them in shape - "boxing and all that sort of stuff two or three times a week" - but an Achilles injury has hindered Demetriou's recent progress. "Don't quote me on this, I could get it wrong. "It doesn't make this better," he said at the time, "but it has helped me through a very difficult period. (Kardashian is the star of US reality TV show Keeping Up With the Kardashians.) Demetriou was made CEO of the AFL in 2003, replacing Wayne Jackson. We manufacture and distribute false teeth. That's the reality of the world we're living in. That would leave a massive hole at the competitions governing body and the game at the crossroads. 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', and she said, 'Well, he's very good. Demetriou announced on 3 March 2014 that he would step down from the role as AFL CEO after eleven years, at the conclusion of the 2014 AFL season. It was the first public example of his negotiating skill. He was at his best when he was under the most stress and duress.". David. "It's impossible for me to answer that, other than the fact that when you're dealing with terminal illness, and you've got a very limited time, you change your perspective on many things. "Later, Symone qualifies her husband's involvement. In fact, Demetriou's term as chief is almost certain to be judged on the success of the AFL's latest foray. Encouraging kids and beginners to try your code is one thing; seducing mature athletes from a rival code after years of development is quite another. Of course, the less you appear to care, the more you are likely to care. Have views on everything. But we are where we are based on this unbelievable industry, and the fact is we've got 10 teams in Melbourne that 10 years ago had 200,000 members and now have 400,000. The AFL chief executive, whose successor could be named as early as May, has declared a wish to serve out the 2014 football season, demanded and received great loyalty from his staff who became emboldened themselves by a leader they regarded as fearless. Even if it's 10 o'clock at night he'll still be responding to emails or taking calls. "Demetriou's values were sewn into his very fabric by his humble upbringing, by the work ethic and sacrifice of parents hell-bent on building a life for their children in a new land. About expanding into new territories. He suffered heartbreak a decade ago when his first wife, the academic and historian Jan Bassett, died of cancer, but today Andrew Demetriou's life seems very much on an even keel. So my career was teaching. She was his tutor, several years older than him and a noted academic. Please try again later. Whatever will be will be.". His parents, whose fathers were both dead, had left Cyprus in 1951 and didn't return until 1983, until after their sons had completed their university studies. [17], Demetriou has interests in factories in Brazil and India which manufacture dental products and exports them to 70 markets, including Australia. . In seven years in the job, he has transformed how, where and by whom Aussie rules is played. Symone will have brought home Who or New Weekly and the next thing I'm reading about who Lindsay Lohan's slept with and whatever. "And some day he'll move on. I always put the players first: Andrew Demetriou. Meanwhile, in February, the code announced its highest-ever revenue, for last year's season: $335.8 million; its biggest operating surplus, $23 million; and record club membership of more than 614,000. "I don't think we want to get Andrew involved in the grow suits. [9], In the first half of 2005, Demetriou criticised the Sydney Swans and then-coach Paul Roos, labelling the team's play as "unattractive" and "ugly". He is from Australian. Demetriou is not one of them. Andrew J. Demetriou | Corporate Attorney | Los Angeles | Husch Blackwell Andrew J. Demetriou Senior Counsel Los Angeles phone: 213.356.2949 fax: 213.337.6551 email: andrew.demetriou@huschblackwell.com Overview Experience Thought Leadership Outside the Office Community Leadership Download Bio Download vCard Overview So we have a population that is very diverse, that's very proud of what it's achieved. Andrew Schulz's wife Emma is 27 years old as she was born on February 14, 1995. I've always done that from the day they were born.". Even when I said to him, 'Andrew, you know, maybe now you should start to think about moving on how are you feeling? "I went to uni, did arts and a dip ed, majored in legal studies and politics, and got a job teaching year 12 politics. He's even convinced those behind enemy walls to join his crusade. "There's a bit of the ancestry there - a bit of the old Cypriot sitting under the tree having a glass of whatever they drink over there, watching the world go by. He probably should have got into law school, but he missed that. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Andrew Demetriou at Monday's announcement.Credit:Penny Stephens. In 2005 he was instrumental in securing a record breaking A$780 million TV rights deal. He may even, say several of his friends, end up at Lake Como. "Clearly, we've had great opportunities because of what our parents did for us," says Demetriou. About colours. "When they do get to relax, it's often in front of the TV and an episode of Desperate Housewives or Wife Swap. "It's either that or Andy," says Symone. Demetriou, for his part, was "overwhelmed" by the support he received from the footballing community after Bassett's death. But no, it didn't.". I didn't take things as seriously.". He says the national game has a record of kicking into a stiff breeze and still scoring goals, and timing is everything: key sponsors have been bedded down until 2011, the players agreement is locked in similarly and the broadcasting rights will be re-negotiated when the country is likely pulling out of its slowdown. "Every dollar that goes to the GWS, that's a dollar less to the existing clubs or players.". Nor does she recall easily his number. I wanted to see what his reaction would be. But Demetriou became close to tears when referring to the football family and the people in the game. "I spend more time reading the front part of the paper rather than sport. In recent months, he's been condemned for his lack of action over the St Kilda/Ricky Nixon scandal (involving a teenage girl) and pilloried for earning twice as much as the top players in his code. Demetriou's first wife died in 1999. [2], Recruited from Pascoe Vale, Demetriou played for the North Melbourne Football Club as a winger between 1981 and 1987, playing 103 games and kicking 47 goals. The game is certainly more dominant and far wealthier than when he took over and, according to his chairman, he has given the game a conscience. Please try again later. People say it's how he made his fortune. "Sometimes in the exercise of that power, feathers get ruffled. Demetriou is also the highest-paid executive in any code: last year he earned $2.2 million. We provided a small injection of capital which gave the business the ability to borrow money and it's grown incredibly well. He always puts the family first. You've got to make sure that you leave the game in better shape than when you borrowed it." Crown Resorts director Andrew Demetriou has resigned from the board of the embattled gaming giant but has vowed to defend his reputation. For Demetriou, Australian rules will always be the game that embraced him and gave him social and professional status; that supported him during a great tragedy in his life. He still has this quality of que sera sera effortlessness, say those close to him. "He was absolutely a source of help and advice.". At AFL House, there's also a sense of higher purpose: a desire for expansion to carry the torch of Aussie rules enlightenment into the darkness of heathen league, union and soccer lands. Business was booming, but romance, he told friends, was over. They have three daughters and a son. 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