Daniel Bandy appointed CEO of Peel Thunder Football Club

Friday, 11 September 2026 at 12:32

By Monique Welhan

Daniel Bandy has been appointed the CEO of the Peel Thunder Football Club. PIC: Peel Thunder

Daniel Bandy has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Peel Thunder Football Club.

Mr Bandy stepped into the role of Acting CEO following the departure of Paul Lekias in early 2026.

On Friday, the club formally announced his appointment.

"Daniel has helped lead the organisation through a significant period of activity and change, including the successful Gala Auction and Major Raffle, a comprehensive staff restructure, the reshaping of the Club's Women's Program and an exciting WAFL season which has seen Peel Thunder reach the WAFL Grand Final," a club statement read.

"His leadership during this period has provided stability, energy and a clear focus on maintaining high standards across the Club, both on and off the field.

"The focus will be on continuing to strengthen the Club's culture, commercial position and community connection, while supporting the football department to achieve sustained success across the WAFL and WAFLW programs."

Peel Thunder President Brad Dean said Mr Bandy had demonstrated the leadership, commitment and capability required to take the Club forward.

"Daniel has stepped up at an incredibly important time for Peel Thunder and has shown great leadership through what has been a very busy and demanding period for the Club," Mr Dean said.

"From our major fundraising and commercial initiatives through to the restructure of our staff and Women's Program, and of course our WAFL team reaching the Grand Final, Daniel has embraced the challenge and continued to drive the Club forward.

"The Board has great confidence in Daniel and we look forward to seeing him lead Peel Thunder into its next chapter."

Peel Thunder will take on either Claremont or East Perth in the grand final at Optus Stadium on Sunday, September 20.