Wynnum Manly Seagulls have today announced that long-serving CEO Hanan Laban will step down in August to take up a senior leadership role with the Dolphins NRL side.
Laban’s tenure with the Seagulls spans over 12 years as a player, coach and then CEO, where he has been at the helm for the past seven seasons.
Laban leaves with the full support and blessing of the club, which has grown significantly under his direction, achieving great success both on and off the field.
“Hanan has proven to be a very loyal and capable CEO and while we will be sad to see him go, we are also delighted that his talents have been recognised with progression into a senior role at a NRL franchise,” Seagulls Chairman Tom Solah said.
“We are proudly a pathways club, and it is great to see our people, both players and off-field staff being given opportunities to forge careers in the elite level of the game.
“Hanan’s passion for the Seagulls is unquestioned. His efforts to help guide the club through the challenges of COVID were immense and he will leave behind a robust commercial and football program. We wish him all the best at the Dolphins.”
In addition to his role with the Seagulls, Laban was also a key figure with the Queensland Rugby League, where he was the Statewide Competition Clubs’ Chairman from 2019-2021.
During this time, Laban led negotiations on behalf of clubs with stakeholders and governing bodies as the game navigated the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
