Barber takes board role with Melbourne Victory

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2025-09-15T06:00+01:00

Paul Barber. 📷 by James Boardman.

Deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has joined the board of Melbourne Victory as a non-executive director.

Chairman Tony Bloom made an investment in the Australian A-League club in March 2025, and Paul will represent Tony’s shareholding. Since then Paul has been working with Melbourne Victory managing director Caroline Carnegie on a knowledge-sharing relationship to help benefit both clubs.

Paul said, “This is an opportunity for both clubs to explore opportunities of how we can work together to achieve our own individual ambitions on and off the pitch.

“My day-to-day priority will always be Brighton & Hove Albion, but this is an opportunity for us to share best practice in multiple sporting and administrative departments across the two clubs — while also representing Tony’s interests at Melbourne Victory.”

Paul’s new role means he’s the first British football executive to serve in board level roles in the Premier League, EFL Championship, MLS and USL in North America, and A-League down under. He’s also worked for The FA and senior England teams at the both UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.