Miller appointed Reds CEO
February 7, 2002

Former Test player Jeff Miller has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Queensland Rugby Union.

Miller has been involved in rugby ever since retiring in the early 90s after playing 26 Tests for Australia and 69 games for Queensland.

In recent years, the 39-year-old been the Australian Rugby Union's high performance manager. Miller replaces Steve Thornton and has accepted a three-year contract with an option for another two years.

He said he cannot rule out the possibility of taking on the Australian Rugby Union chief executive's position in the future, with John O'Neill's contract to expire in 2004.

"My focus is on Queensland rugby now," said Miller, who starts his new position next month.

"I think in the future I wouldn't rule that (the ARU job) out but as I said there's a job to be done here first."

QRU chairman David Crombie said Miller was chosen from a field of 40 applicants including candidates from interstate and overseas.

The appointment by the QRU of an ex-player to its top administrative position is a change from the recent decisions of the National Rugby League and AFL premiers Brisbane, who both appointed lawyers to head their organisations.

"Jeff is exceptionally qualified to handle the twin roles of developing the commercial aspects of the professional game while continuing rugby's outstanding growth at the community level across the state," Crombie said.

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