Hawks CEO to step down

The Illawarra Hawks and club owners Crest Sport and Entertainment have announced CEO Stu Taggart will step down following the conclusion of the current NBL season, after more than two years in the role.

Taggart will continue in the role over the next few months, collaborating closely with all Hawks Stakeholders to maximise the opportunities and planning for next season.

He is expected to maintain an advisory role across the first half of 2025, to ensure a seamless transition and a continuation of the positive momentum the Hawks have gathered over the last two seasons.

“The Hawks are really a part of the fabric of this region and its community,” Taggart said.

“I am very grateful to the whole Hawks team – on and off the court – and the members, fans and Illawarra community for giving me the privilege of contributing over the last couple of years to this Club’s remarkable story.

“There is still plenty to be done, but I am proud to have had the opportunity to help lay what I hope can be the foundations for the Hawks’ long-term sustainability in the Illawarra. I’d like to thank everyone for their ongoing support – for the Club and for me personally.

“Over the next few months, I’ll be focused on finalising several key strategic partnerships, including in support of our facilities strategy, bedding down the annual forward strategic and operating planning program, and supporting the transition process for the future leadership of the business.”