Brian Canavan is the current CEO of the Australian National Rugby League team, the Sydney Roosters, as of 2013. He was also CEO of the Roosters from September 2003 to October 2008.
In 2010 Canavan was appointed to investigate the on-and-off field performances, attitude, behaviour, conduct and setup of the New South Wales State of Origin team following its fifth straight series loss to Queensland.
It was announced in October 2012 that he has returned to the Sydney Roosters which will see him take up a role as the chief operating officer of football.