Leo Epifania Appointed to Wests Tigers Board

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Former Western Suburbs Magpies player and longtime GM, Leo Epifania has been appointed to the NRL club’s Board of Directors.

Leo Epifania’s association with rugby league spans several decades. As a player, he represented the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Illawarra Steelers in the 1980s, making a total of 24 first-grade appearances. Transitioning into coaching and administrative roles, Epifania has held positions including assistant coach for the Wests Tigers NSW Cup team and head coach of the Italian national rugby league team. Since 2015, he has served as the General Manager of Football Operations for the Western Suburbs Magpies, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering club development.

As of June 2025, the Wests Tigers Board of Directors comprises the following members:

Board Members

  • Barry O’Farrell AO (Chair)
    Former Premier of New South Wales and ex-CEO of Racing Australia, Barry O’Farrell brings extensive corporate experience to the club. 
  • Stephen Montgomery
    Appointed to the Wests Tigers Board and Director of the Holman Barnes Group since March 2023, Stephen Montgomery has a background in law and education. 

  • Michelle McDowell
    Former Managing Director of Allied Express, Michelle McDowell offers significant experience in commercial operations and logistics. 
  • Dennis Burgess OAM
    A professional musician and Managing Director of Burgess Ventures, Dennis Burgess has been a Debenture Holder of Western Suburbs Leagues Club Ltd since 1996 and a Director for the past twenty years. 
  • Charlie Viola
    Executive Chair of Viola Private Wealth and former Partner at Pitcher Partners, Charlie Viola is a prominent financial advisor with expertise in financial management and strategy.
  • Danny Stapleton
    Chair and CEO of Bull Capital, Danny Stapleton is a former Balmain Tigers player and current Chair of Balmain Tigers. 
  • Annabelle Williams OAM PLY
    A lawyer and decorated athlete, Annabelle Williams has served as Chair of the Athlete’s Commission for Paralympics Australia and brings insights into high-performance sports and inclusion.

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