Nick Politis

Who is Nick Politis?

Nick Politis is an Australian businessman and Chairman of Sydney-based NRL team the Sydney Roosters. His father was a vet in his homeland of Greece, before moving to Australia.

Politis notably ran and expanded WFM Motors Pty Ltd from March 1974, rebranding its marketing name as "City Ford" - transforming it into one of the largest Ford dealerships in Australia. This business has been sponsors of the Roosters since 1976, when the club set a new precedent of having major sponsors' names appearing on their jerseys - making Politis the first sponsor in rugby league.

In 1993 Politis has been the Chairman of the Sydney Roosters' Board of Directors. After the Roosters won the 2002 NRL Grand Final, he joined the players in getting a premiership logo tattooed on his arm. He has been described as being "ranked among the most powerful, influential and ruthless figures in rugby league for almost 40 years and is affectionately known as 'The Godfather' or 'Uncle Nick'.

He was responsible for getting Sonny Bill Williams to return to rugby league with the Rooster after his 5-year ban from the NRL, for walking-out on the Bulldogs mid-season in 2008, expired in 2013. Politis reportedly made a handshake agreement with Williams to this effect years prior.