 On 23 March 2007, it was announced that the then-CEO at the Collingwood Football Club, Greg Swann, would replace Malouf in this position.He has previously served as chief executive officer of City of Melbourne Council, Australia.Prior to his Melbourne role, Malouf was the chief executive officer of the City of Greater Geelong from 1995 to 1997, and before that held a similar position for the City of Wyndham.