“After a thorough process,we are delighted to have secured Josh Mahoney to the position of general manager of football,” Campbell said in a statement.
“Josh has been an incredibly well-respected figure across the AFL industry with over 20 years of experience at a playing,coaching and administrative level. As a result,he provides a unique lens from almost every angle across a football department and this experience will benefit us greatly.
“With over seven years of experience in the general manager of football role,Josh brings the expertise we desire to drive our football program forward. He has philosophies that align with (senior coach) Ben Rutten’s leadership so we are confident Josh will build a strong rapport with Ben and provide important guidance and support across the football program more broadly."
The move to Tullamarine will be a homecoming of sorts for the Port Adelaide premiership player,who played for the Bombers’ VFL side between in 2001 and ‘02 as captain and claimed best and fairest honours.
That was after stints with Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs and prior to joining Port Adelaide in 2004.
“I am really excited by this opportunity and the new challenge that awaits at the Bombers,"Mahoney said.
"Throughout this process,I’ve been really impressed with the conversations I’ve had and the desire that (president) Paul (Brasher),Xavier (Campbell),Ben (Rutten) and others have about driving the football program forward.
"I look forward to supporting Ben in his first year as senior coach,and there is a strong and collective ambition to get better in all aspects of the program and that is something that personally really motivates me.".
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The hiring of Mahoney comes just after theBombers completed a comprehensive review of their football department.