Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and CEO John Bean is stepping away from his position. The Calgary Flames have confirmed the news, which was first reported by Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.
Bean, who assumed the role of CSEC president in 2018 and added the title of CEO in 2019, has announced his departure from the organization.
“It is a day full of mixed emotions as I truly enjoyed my time with the CSEC family,” Bean wrote in an internal memo obtained by The Athletic. “The best part about working for CSEC is truly the incredible passion, energy and humility of each and every one of you.”
Robert Hayes will succeed Bean as Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation’s new president and CEO. Lorenzo DeCicco is the new chief operating officer.
Meanwhile, Bean, who first joined CSEC nearly 15 years ago, will remain with the organization for now in a “senior advisory role.”
The Flames said in a media release that Bean made ownership aware of his decision to step down last year. Hayes and DeCicco will begin their new roles on June 3.
“As part of the transition, John Bean will stay on in a senior advisory role with respect to the design and construction of the new Event Centre,” the team said.
Hayes joins the organization after 35+ years in banking, working throughout Canada and the United States. The Halifax-born executive has worked the past 21 years in Calgary, most recently as managing director, enterprise strategic client group at Royal Bank of Canada. He is also the past vice chair and current audit committee chair of Calgary Economic Development, as well as sitting on boards for the Calgary Film Centre, Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre, and Wood’s Homes Society.
DeCicco was a founding member and former president of Cavalry FC before taking on the role of chief commercial officer with MET Brand Agency and Metropolitan Fine Printers in Vancouver. He has also been a board member with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Calgary Foothills Soccer Club, and the Telus Community Board. He has also held the title of senior executive vice president with Telus.
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