New CEO for Harimau Malaya: Robert Douglas Friend
Appointment Announced
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has appointed Robert Douglas Friend as the new CEO of the national football team, Harimau Malaya, effective tomorrow. This move is aimed at ensuring that the new organisational structure is filled with quality and experienced manpower to improve the national team.
Background and Experience
Friend, a 44-year-old Canadian, has a rich background in football. After retiring as a player in 2014, he founded Toca Football Canada, a football technology training institute. He is also the co-founder of the Canadian Premier League, which he helped grow its valuation to US$300 million in six years. Additionally, he co-founded Pacific FC and Vancouver FC, and remains the president of the latter.
New Era for Harimau Malaya
FAM expressed hope that Friend’s experience would inject new spirit into the management and administration of the national senior and under-23 squads. The appointment is seen as a step towards improving the national team’s performance and competitiveness in international competitions.
Recent Appointments
This move comes after FAM announced the appointments of Australian Peter Cklamovski as the new national head coach and former Kedah Darul Aman FC head coach Nafuzi Zain as the national under-23 squad head coach.
Conclusion
The appointment of Robert Douglas Friend as the CEO of Harimau Malaya marks a new era for the national football team. With his extensive experience in the football industry, he is expected to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the team’s management and administration. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on the team’s performance and success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Robert Douglas Friend’s background in football?
A: Friend is a former player who retired in 2014. He has since founded Toca Football Canada, co-founded the Canadian Premier League, and co-founded Pacific FC and Vancouver FC, where he remains the president.
Q: What is the purpose of appointing Robert Douglas Friend as the CEO of Harimau Malaya?
A: The appointment aims to ensure that the new organisational structure is filled with quality and experienced manpower to improve the national team.
Q: What are the expectations from Robert Douglas Friend’s appointment?
A: FAM hopes that his experience will inject new spirit into the management and administration of the national senior and under-23 squads, leading to improved performance and competitiveness in international competitions.