Carlton’s longest-serving President, John Elliott has died at the age of 79 at a hospital after a short illness following a fall.
The public has paid tributes to John Elliot as “larger-than-life” and “a very special person”.
Short Bio
Elliott was a former president of the federal Liberal Party and the Carlton Football Club from 1983 to 2002.
John has welcomed into the world of Melbourne in 1941. he went to Carey Grammar as well as Melbourne University.
In 1972 he formed a consortium to buy the IXL food group. Prior to the food group, John was working in the business.
Under Elliott, Carlton furthered its reputation as a powerhouse both on and off the field – “the best in the business” as he proudly declared with genuine conviction.