Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have confirmed Kate Gill is to step down from her role as Co-Chief Executive.
Initially joining the PFA in 2015 in what was her first administrative role, Gill became the first female member of the PFA’s Executive Committee.
Fast becoming a key member of the PFA, the former Matildas captain went on to play a pivotal role in helping to deliver the first ever A-League Women Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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Furthermore, Gill is credited as significantly helping improve conditions for players, most notably helping to secure the groundbreaking gender equality CBA in 2019 for the Matildas and Socceroos.
“Stepping down from my role as Co-Chief Executive has not been an easy decision, as my time with the PFA has been profoundly rewarding, both personally and professionally,” said Gill following the announcement.
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“Over the past decade, the PFA has led transformative changes in Australian football, with players at the forefront of this progress.
“The members are the heartbeat of the PFA and it has been an absolute privilege to work for such incredible people, whose belief, trust, and unwavering commitment to improving the working conditions for all players has been nothing short of remarkable.
“I leave knowing that the members are in the capable hands of Beau Busch, a selfless and progressive leader, who alongside the extraordinary PFA staff, work tirelessly to ensure that every player has the opportunity for the best career possible.”
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Following her impressive stint as a member of the PFA’s Executive Committee, Gill was appointed Co-Chief Executive in 2020.
Helping steer the PFA and it’s members through the disruption caused by COVID-19, Gill was again instrumental in negotiating the long term collective agreements for all A-Leagues and National Team Players.
“Over the last decade, Kate has played an outstanding role in advancing the careers of players and the well-being of the game in Australia and, at the international level, as a Global Board member of FIFPRO and the PFA’s representative for FIFPRO ASIA/OCEANIA,” added PFA Chair Francis Awaritefe.
“Due to her influence and fierce intelligence, Kate’s achievements as a leader go beyond the important role she has played in championing gender equity, equal pay and conditions for women players.
He concluded: “Kate will be missed by PFA Executive and staff alike.”
In addition to her work with PFA, the 86-time Matildas forward served as Asia and Oceania’s representative on the FIFPRO Global Board for four years.
Current PFA President and Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine was full of praise for the work Gill has done during her time with the organisation.
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“Kate has been an incredible advocate for the players and the game. She brought a deep understanding of what it means to be a professional footballer, and that’s what made her such an effective leader at the PFA.
“The work she’s done behind the scenes in supporting the players to achieve vital progress, such as the first-ever CBAs for female footballers, equal pay for the Socceroos and Matildas, and securing professional standards in the A-Leagues, are among the ground-breaking wins she can be hugely proud of.”
