Michelle Walder, new Albion director

[Not Andy Naylor]

I was interested to see that the club has appointed its first female director. But after reading the announcement on the website several times, I'm no nearer to understanding what she does for a living.

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...r-brighton-hove-albion-directors-3166401.aspx

"Ms Walder is CEO and co-founder of global leadership and business consultancy experts TXG, and joins the club as a non-executive director. She has wide experience in strategic HR policy matters and also in senior level people development."

You what? There's more:

"Ms Walder co-founded TXG in 2004 to deliver bespoke leadership effectiveness projects for clients all over the world."

I apologise deeply for my entirely unworthy reaction, but all that gobbledygook reminded me instantly of this (starting at 3' 35"):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tPTeYuBT_s

 

[smudge]

I hope to God she doesn't make the players attend any HR power point presentations. Nothing worse.

 

[Ernest]

In other words another corporate ROBOT speaking whatever buzzwords are the thing this week

 

[Springal]

Basically HR and a bit of Operations by the sound of it. And telling managers/directors how to talk to minions without upsetting them

 

[Biscuit]

Sounds like a sensible appointment to be honest, you need to have a strong HR person on the board in most sizeable businesses. An impressive CV, with a remit to get the best out of top level staff, what's not to like?

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Are we minions yet?

Basically HR and a bit of Operations by the sound of it. And telling managers/directors how to talk to minions without upsetting them

 

[Thunder Bolt]

In addition to her attendance at the club's board meetings, Ms Walder will become chair of the club’s new women’s football subsidiary (a requirement for membership of Women's Super League), and will also chair the club’s HR committee, which, among other matters, considers policy and remuneration.


http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1459..._Albion_appoint_female_director/?ref=mr&lp=11

 

[Hillian1]

Wonder what she's cooking for tea tonight?

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Have a look at their website. Its vomit inducing. Buzz-word bingo points awarded for finding the following words: leveraging, seemless, network.

 

[Ernest]

Wonder what she's cooking for tea tonight?

Hope she does the ironing first

 

[Alex Alex Dawson oo! oo!]

Nick,
Peter Godfrey is the chairman of TXG.

 

[Seasidesage]

TBF unless she is going to score 20 goals next season I don't much care....

 

[Seagull58]

She's a snake oil salesperson.

 

[wellquickwoody]

If we go any further down this PC route we will find ourselves employing homosexuals, where will it all end?

 

[Knightsworld]

But can she play left back?

 

[Medwayseagull]

Part of the deal that saw Glen Rea go to Luton ?

 

[Giraffe]

In addition to her attendance at the club's board meetings, Ms Walder will become chair of the club’s new women’s football subsidiary (a requirement for membership of Women's Super League), and will also chair the club’s HR committee, which, among other matters, considers policy and remuneration.


http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1459..._Albion_appoint_female_director/?ref=mr&lp=11

I really don't see the point of this. What is the future benefit of supporting womens football?

I know its not pc to say it but genuinely what is the benefit that we get from it? I know male and female fans alike who don't understand the prominence it is given.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

How much is she putting into the club? We need more money to compete, not PR.

 

[Carrot Cruncher]

Seems like a sensible appointment, due in no small part to the rise of the women's team.

Although I'm sure some of you are joking (possibly...), but if we can try to keep the misogynistic nonsense of this thread please, that would be peachy...

 

[dejavuatbtn]

The gravy train that is modern football, with all its hangers on, rumbles on.................and on. More of the season ticket and sky money paid by us all going on peripherals.