PRESIDENT Glen Bartlett has announced at the club’s best and fairest that Peter Jackson has put pen to paper on Thursday and will continue in the role of chief executive officer of Melbourne.

Jackson will continue in the role on an ongoing basis until at least October 2015. 

Bartlett said Jackson’s efforts couldn’t be underestimated since he took on the top position in May 2013.

“Peter Jackson has done an outstanding job in the role of CEO of the club and the board is delighted that he will be continuing on in the role,” he said.

“Some important foundations have been laid for our club in the past 18 months and having Peter’s experience and leadership to take us through the next phase of our development is a great result for the club.”

Jackson said he was determined to keep building on the work he had achieved so far.

“I’ve always said that it’s important to me to feel like I can make a contribution to the club in a meaningful way and I have a lot of passion to continue building on the work the club has done to date,” he said.

“I look forward to this next phase and believe the Club is well placed to take some important steps forward as we head into 2015.”

Jackson, who was Essendon chief executive and managing director from 1996-2009, was instrumental in luring coach Paul Roos to the club.

A successful businessman, Jackson was also previously chairman of AFL Victoria.