16 Facts About Gillon McLachlan

Gillon McLachlan was born on 1973 and is a former Australian sports administrator and now CEO of a major gambling company.

Gillon McLachlan is the former chief executive officer of the Australian Football League.

Gillon McLachlan was appointed to the role in 2014, succeeding Andrew Demetriou, having previously been his deputy, and finished his contract at the end of the 2023 season, passing the reins to Andrew Dillon.

Gillon McLachlan's parents are Angus, a former first class cricketer, and Sylvia.

Gillon McLachlan is the eldest of four brothers: Hamish, Will and Banjo.

Gillon McLachlan's uncle, Ian McLachlan, was an Australian government Minister for Defence, and was long term president of the South Australian Cricket Association.

Gillon McLachlan later completed the Senior Executive Program at Stanford University.

Gillon McLachlan played Australian football in the Hills Football League colts competition for the now defunct Pleasant Valley club.

Gillon McLachlan was a regular VAFA representative, including as captain, and was on the Carlton Football Club supplementary list from 1996 to 1997.

Gillon McLachlan has represented Victoria in polo and has been a national selector.

Gillon McLachlan proceeded to move up through key administrative posts at the league.

In 2012, it was reported that Gillon McLachlan rejected the CEO positions at the National Rugby League and Liverpool FC, before being appointed deputy CEO of the AFL in December 2012.

On 30 April 2014, Gillon McLachlan was appointed AFL CEO, replacing Andrew Demetriou.

In 2014, Gillon McLachlan was appointed patron of the Children's Cancer Foundation.

Gillon McLachlan was set replaced by Andrew Dillon in October 2023.

Gillon McLachlan is married to Laura Blythe, who was a fellow resident at Trinity College and is the daughter of former Spotless chairman Brian Blythe.