Board of Directors
- 2025 to present
Senior business leader James Agar joined the Geelong Cats Board of Directors in 2025.
Agar, who has 25 years’ experience in executive roles across finance, commercial, investor relations and external affairs portfolios, is currently Group Corporate Affairs and Commutations Officer at BHP.
In his role at BHP Agar leads a global team managing BHP’s corporate affairs strategy and execution including complex stakeholder engagement across government, media and community portfolios.
Since November 2023 Agar has also served as a Director on BHP’s Foundation Board, a charitable foundation that drives sustainable change through programs relevant to the resources sector.
Agar holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia.
Living in Geelong with his wife Amy and their three boys, Agar’s appointment has been endorsed by the Club’s Board and he will commence in the role immediately.
Geelong Cats President Grant McCabe welcomed Agar’s appointment to the Board.
“James was identified as an ideal candidate to join our Board given his extensive expertise and will complement our current group of Directors with his experience,” McCabe said.
“We are thrilled to be adding a person of James’ calibre to our Board, we know his appointment will further strengthen the Club and our directors are looking forward to working with him.”
Agar said he was looking forward to joining the Board and is excited to work alongside his fellow directors and with the Club’s staff and playing groups.
“I feel very fortunate to join a Club that has brought me and my family much joy over my lifetime. I have a great passion and admiration for the Geelong Football Club and I look forward to supporting its continued success in my capacity as a Director,” Agar said.
