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Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves resigns from role at under-fire AFL club

Justin Reeves and Sam Mitchell
Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves has resigned after five years in the job at the AFL club as it continues to deal with an inquiry into allegations of racism. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Justin Reeves has resigned as Hawthorn chief executive as the fallout from an investigation into allegations of historical racism at the club continues.

Reeves announced his exit to fellow directors at a board meeting on Wednesday after just over five years in the job, with Ash Klein appointed as acting CEO.

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