Melbourne United welcome Michael Schneider to Executive Board

Melbourne United is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bunnings Group Managing Director, Michael Schneider to our Executive Board.

Michael joined Bunnings in 2005 and was appointed Managing Director in 2016, after successfully leading the Store Operations division through an incredible growth period.

Before joining Bunnings, Michael held a range of senior operational, commercial and human resource roles across regional and national markets, both in retail and financial services businesses. 

Co-Chair of the Melbourne United Executive Board Craig Hutchison said: “We are delighted to welcome Mike to Melbourne United. He brings a wealth of business skills and experience that will be incredibly valuable to our organisation, as we embark upon an important and exciting new phase for the Club.”

Co-Chair of the Melbourne United Executive Board Simon Hupfeld said: “Bunnings is one of Australia’s largest employers and most successful companies, so we are excited to have a leader of such acumen assist us with executing our strategic agenda”.

With regard to his appointment to the board, Michael Schneider said: “I am excited and humbled at the opportunity to support the growth and development of Melbourne United through what is undoubtedly an exciting time for the club and the league.”

“Sport plays such an important role in our communities and the energy and excitement that the NBL offers its fans is incredible and unquestionably an inspiration to thousands of younger players and their families.”

Melbourne United won the 2017-18 Hungry Jack’s NBL Championship and were runners-up in 2018-19. United reached the semi-finals last season and are currently placed second on the ladder in the NBL21 season.

Melbourne United will next play the Cairns Taipans at John Cain Arena on Good Friday April 2^nd at 5:30pm. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated by the club to the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday appeal, so purchase your tickets HERE to enjoy some live basketball and support a fantastic cause.