Changes On The Good Ship Argo

Senator David Braley, owner of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, announced today that Argonauts President and CEO Bob Nicholson has resigned to pursue other opportunities.

“Bob was one of the first people I turned to when I bought the Argonauts franchise. His experience and leadership have contributed significantly to building a foundation from which the franchise can continue to move forward. I would like to thank him for all of his efforts on behalf of the Club,” said Braley.

Effective immediately, Chris Rudge, Chairman, Toronto Argonauts, and Chair and CEO of the 100th Grey Cup Festival, will assume the position of Executive Chairman and CEO of the Argonauts. Chris Rudge joined the organization in June 2010 from his previous post as CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Own The Podium program, which he held through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games that saw Canada win 14 Gold medals, the most ever for any country in an Olympic Winter Games. As a member of the office of the CEO and President of Canadian and International Operations for Quebecor World Inc., Chris led over fifty companies with sales in excess of 3 billion dollars.

Braley continued, “Chris has an exceptional record of leadership in the corporate world and the sports community. I know he will continue to focus on the rebuilding of the Argos business and I look forward to the franchise returning to its rightful position as a leader within the range of sports and entertainment options available in Southern Ontario.”

Commented Rudge, “I am excited to continue to build the Argonauts brand, and cementing its place in the hearts and minds of Torontonians. We have already made great strides forward this off-season with our product on the field and look forward to growing attendance and continuing our already strong community efforts. The great response to the 100th Grey Cup demonstrates that the fanbase is here; we need to continue to find ways to reconnect it to the Double Blue. I am looking forward to this challenge.”