Melbourne have parted ways with chief executive officer Paul Guerra, only seven months after he started in the role.

The shock call comes with the revitalised Demons flying on the field, boasting a 5-2 record in their first season under new coach Steven King.

The fourth-placed Dees take on ladder leaders Sydney in a huge clash at the SCG on Sunday.

Melbourne are expected to come forward with reasons for the call to axe Guerra later on Tuesday.

Guerra, who was then boss of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was appointed Demons head in April 2025 but did not start in the role until the end of the season.

He officially took over from interim David Chippindall in September that year.

Guerra's axing continues a revolving door in the Demons' top offices, with president Steven Smith the fourth person to fill that role in the last six years.

Guerra was integral in Melbourne's decision to appoint King as a replacement for Simon Goodwin, who was sacked last August.