Cowboys chief executive Peter Jourdain has resigned after four years at the club Peter Jourdain has resigned as Cowboys CEO. NORTH Queensland Cowboys chief executive Peter Jourdain has resigned. The NRL club's boss told staff and players of his decision yesterday during the first day of pre- season training at Cowboys HQ. Jourdain has presided over the club for four years, replacing then-executive director Peter Parr who returned to his role as the Cowboys football manager. A replacement has yet to be found for Jourdain, with the club to canvass options in the coming weeks. Jourdain will remain in the position until a replacement is found.