Cameron Schwab: Leadership, Resilience & The Lessons of Football | #212

In episode 212, Max chats with Former Melbourne and Fremantle CEO Cameron Schwab! Cam takes us through growing up around his late father Alan, listening to the legendary conversations of Tom Hafey and Ron Barassi, to walking into the Melbourne Football Club at just 18 and instantly earning Ron’s respect, Cam’s story is remarkable. He breaks down becoming the youngest CEO in AFL history at Richmond at only 24, and leading the famous Save Our Skin campaign which raised over $1 million from members to save the Richmond Football Club. Cam also reflects on turning around Melbourne as CEO, the appointment of Neale Daniher as coach, and the challenges of the salary cap breaches between 1995 and 1998. We dive into how he got Fremantle out of $8 million in debt, how he helped shape the identity of a non-Victorian club, and the traits and values that were instilled in him from a young age. Cam shares powerful insights into what makes a great leader, how to continually evolve, and how he now reflects on his own leadership style. All this and much more in episode 212 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/