Ben Buckley Biography

Carl Dilena steps down as chief executive officer of North Melbourne.

"Under Carl's leadership, we achieved a tremendous amount," North chairman Ben Buckley said.

"He and his team effectively eliminated our debt, ensured we could pay 100 percent of the total player payments and increased football department spending, while strategically enhancing and growing all areas of the organisation.

"Ten of the past 11 years, we have posted a profit."