Football Victoria (FV) has announced the appointment of Frank Karatzas into the position of Executive Manager – Operations & Membership, a significant milestone for both Frank and the organisation as it continues to strengthen its executive leadership team.
A widely respected and highly regarded figure across Victoria’s football community, Karatzas’ appointment follows a rigorous and highly competitive recruitment process that attracted a high-calibre field of candidates.
Karatzas’ journey at Football Victoria is a standout example of internal growth and progression. Since joining the organisation in 2019 as Registrations Coordinator, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism and a deep commitment to the football community. His progression through key roles across Community, Advanced and Cup football, culminating in his most recent position as Head of Competitions, highlights both his deep capability and vision for the game.
Throughout his tenure, Karatzas has built trusted and enduring relationships with clubs and key stakeholders and is widely recognised for his collaborative approach, integrity and passion for football. These strong connections, combined with his deep understanding of the Victorian football landscape, position him exceptionally well to lead with a community-first mindset and ensure collaboration remains central to decision making.
Football Victoria CEO Dan Birrell said Karatzas’ appointment reflects both his outstanding capability and the organisation’s strong confidence in his leadership.
“Frank has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment, capability and innovation throughout his time at Football Victoria.
“His deep understanding of our competitions and absolute commitment to delivering a better football experience for all, make him ideally placed to drive our operations and membership functions forward.
“Frank is a shining example of our internal talent pathway and we are incredibly proud to see him now step into the executive team.”
Frank Karatzas said he was honoured to take on the new role and continue contributing to football in Victoria.
“I’m incredibly proud to step into this role within the executive team at Football Victoria.
“I’m grateful for the support and belief that FV has shown in me and I’m excited to continue working closely with our stakeholders to strengthen our competitions and enhance the experience for everyone involved in the game.
“This is an exciting next step in my football journey and I’m looking forward to contributing alongside the wider executive team.”
Frank will immediately commence in the role and will focus on strengthening service delivery across competitions and membership and driving initiatives that deliver outstanding experiences across the Victorian football community, aligned to FV’s ‘Our Football’ strategic priorities.
Source: Football Victoria.
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