Basil Scarsella

Basil Scarsella is an Italo-Australian businessman. He is a former CEO of ETSA Utilities and Northern Gas Networks. He is the current CEO of UK Power Networks, formerly EDF Energy Networks. He was also president of the Oceania Football Confederation between 2000 and 2003, and is a former member of the executive committee of FIFA.

Early life Born in September 1955 near Rome, Scarsella moved to Australia from Italy in the early 1960s.

Working life Scarsella was CEO of ETSA Utilities in Adelaide, South Australia.

Football

Playing career Scarsella played as a goalkeeper for Campbelltown City.

Administration After finishing playing he entered football administration, becoming chairman of Soccer Australia.

In 2003 Scarsella became inaugural president of National Soccer League club Adelaide United.

Honours Life member of Campbelltown City SC Football Federation Australia - Football Hall of Fame Hall of Honour – Inducted 2001