Daniel Paton
Daniel Paton is the CEO of the Holman Barnes Group, which is known for its ownership of the NRL's Wests Tigers. Recently, he has led the group's strategic move into soccer by acquiring an equity stake in APIA Leichhardt, a significant development as the club prepares to compete in Australia’s new national second tier. Under his leadership, the Holman Barnes Group is committed to community engagement and grassroots sports development, having contributed over $2 million to support local clubs. Paton's vision aims to strengthen community ties and expand opportunities for local participation in sports.
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Daniel Paton is the chief executive of HBG.
It’s been dubbed ‘the most chaotic board in NSW’. But Wests Tigers’ owners are pushing for a pay rise
Australia· 2026-03-07
Daniel Paton is the chief executive of HBG who assured V’landys that HBG was not trying to squeeze Balmain out.
ARLC chair Peter V’landys meets with sacked Wests Tigers independent directors, including former chair Barry O’FarrellAustralia· 2025-12-09
Daniel Paton, the HBG chief executive, stated that club owners have been excluded from key decisions.
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson quits club, Holman Barnes Group on administration dramaAustralia· 2025-12-08
Daniel Paton is the chief executive of HBG and commented on Shane Richardson's decision-making process.
Inner West mayor calls for state government intervention in Wests Tigers’ battleAustralia· 2025-12-07
Daniel Paton vehemently denied claims that the HBG wants to remove Balmain from the joint venture.
ARLC chairman Peter V’landys promises Wests Tigers fans that Balman and Wests will always be part of joint-ventureAustralia· 2025-12-06HBG chief executive Daniel Paton said the club owners had been left out of the loop on commercial announcements.
Deposed chairman Barry O’Farrell blasts ‘brain fart’ decision and predicts NRL interventionAustralia· 2025-12-02
Daniel Paton is the CEO of Holman Barnes Group and expressed pride in the partnership with APIA Leichhardt.
Wests Tigers owners Holman Barnes buy equity stake in APIA LeichardtAustralia· 2025-08-06