Overview

• Anthony De Ceglie, former director of news and current affairs at Seven West Media, has been appointed as the first CEO of the Perth Bears.
• The appointment comes as the National Rugby League expands into Western Australia with the Perth Bears set to join the league in 2027.
• De Ceglie will oversee the club's formation, including governance, community outreach, and the recruitment of a head coach.
• The decision to appoint De Ceglie, a Western Australian native, is seen as a strategic move to build local support in a traditionally AFL-dominated market.
• The Perth Bears are backed by a $65 million investment from the Western Australia Government, with infrastructure upgrades planned at HBF Park.