I think someone has already mentioned that Speakman is contracted up to 30th June. As you say, given how busy this period is, and like many I'm only speculating, maybe the new DOF is working with KLD on the new Head Coach and new player appointments and Speakman is taking care of the releasing of players at this end and the overseeing of our junior teams.
I think the new Head Coach will be in place within the next week or two, leaving 5 weeks for the handover to happen. That's more than enough time to have things right for the new season, assuming the new DOF gets some of the new players appointments in early.