Sam Graham

Sam Graham currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Brisbane Lions, a role commenced in October 2023 focused on driving growth for the Football Club. Previously, Sam held significant positions at the AFL, including General Manager of the Tasmanian Expansion Project, where responsibilities included leading the development of the business case for Tasmania's license in the AFL and AFLW competitions. Other roles at the AFL encompassed General Manager of Game Development, Chief Executive Officer for NSW/ACT, and General Manager of Strategy & Club Services, contributing to the overarching strategy and development of Australian Football. Career beginnings included a Finance Manager position at British Gas, followed by various strategy and financial roles at the AFL. Sam possesses a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin University.