Amid rumours of Adam O’Brien’s exit from the club, the Newcastle Knights have reportedly secured the services of an important off-field figure who will take over as the club’s new CEO.
Linked with a move to the Perth Bears earlier in the year, Peter Parr has now agreed to a multi-year extension to remain at the Newcastle Knights and will move from the Head of Football role to take over the CEO role from Phil Gardner in November, per The Newcastle Herald.
It is understood that Parr agreed to the new contract a fortnight ago, and Chris James will move into the Head of Football role for the 2026 NRL season.
Before working at the Knights, the off-field figure had stints with the Western Reds, Adelaide Rams, Brisbane Broncos, NSW Blues and North Queensland Cowboys – a club he spent more than two decades at.
“Peter will bring a new level of experience and football IQ to our operations,” Knights CEO Phil Gardner said in 2022 when he first brought Parr to the team.
“He was the key architect of the Cowboys becoming a consistent force in the NRL, including their charge towards a first grand final in 2005 and ultimately winning the title in 2015.
“He’s seen everything rugby league throws at you, and we know his experience and nous will be invaluable.”
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