NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo has quit the league’s top job after six years, with reports he is set to become the new boss of Tennis Australia.
Abdo is expected to succeed longtime Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley, who announced earlier this year he would step down after more than a decade leading the organisation.
Here’s what to know.
Background
Abdo was appointed interim NRL chief executive following Todd Greenberg’s exit in April 2020, before securing the role permanently later that year.
Alongside Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V’landys, he oversaw a period of major commercial growth for the game, with the NRL’s annual revenue nearing $1 billion.
His departure comes as the NRL negotiates what is expected to be the richest broadcast deal in rugby league history. The league is in talks with multiple broadcasters at this stage.
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The NRL is also preparing for major expansion, with the Perth Bears set to join in 2027 and the PNG Chiefs in 2028.
Multiple media reports say V’landys is expected to step in as interim chief executive.
Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia has been searching for a new chief executive since February, when Tiley announced he would step down after 13 years leading the organisation.
Tiley oversaw a major growth period for Australian tennis, including the expansion of the Australian Open into one of the sport’s biggest global events.
He is set to take over the United States Tennis Association, which runs the U.S. Open.
