David White, long-serving CEO of New Zealand Cricket to step down
David White, the head of New Zealand Cricket, will step down in August. White, who was named CEO in early 2012, stated that the time had come to move on. He is the organization’s fourth CEO, following Chris Doig, Martin Snedden, and Justin Vaughan.
White stated: “New Zealand Cricket is in a secure financial position with a solid balance sheet and long-term commercial agreements in place. The Black Caps are strong; women’s cricket is healthy, our high performance programme is producing excellence, and the community game is stable. It feels like the right time to step aside.”
During White’s years of service, the New Zealand men’s team won the inaugural World Test Championship while reaching three World Cup finals (one T20 and two 50-over). Under his leadership, New Zealand also made a significant step towards pay equality, declaring that women’s cricketers will receive the same match fees as men under a new five-year contract beginning in 2022.
Long-serving New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White will step down from the role in August. https://t.co/qU9OENGWyl
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White stated that his immediate priority is to ensure that NZ Cricket is properly prepared for the forthcoming summer. NZ Cricket board chair Martin Snedden stated that under White, NZ Cricket has accomplished a great deal both on and off the pitch.
This featured the Black Caps’ continued success, re-engagement with women and girls, and a strong connection with the NZCPA, which culminated in the development of a groundbreaking joint Master Agreement for professional men’s and women’s players.
Departing NZC CEO David White on Trent Boult playing in the upcoming ODI World Cup…
"I can make listeners feel comfortable that Trent, barring not being injured, will be playing for us at the World Cup."@SENZ_Radio | #CWC23 | @BLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/0dsl8gFUij
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“David’s legacy has been immense,” Snedden, now acting as NZC board chair, explained. “Our high performance systems have never been stronger, our cricket network has a level of financial security and stability never before experienced, and the future for women and girls has never been brighter. David’s commercial acumen has driven revenue, enabling increased investment across the organisation. His administrative skills have unearthed unique, bespoke solutions for our high-performance programmes and infrastructure – no better illustrated than in the all-weather, turf-based training facilities now located throughout the country.”
Before taking on the NZC post, White, a former Test cricketer, served as chief executive of Auckland Rugby and, before that, chief executive of Wellington Rugby.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White has announced his decision to step down from the role in August
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“Under David, cricket in New Zealand has become far more inclusive, especially in regard to women and girls, our tangata whenua, and our Pasifika communities,” Snedden continued.
“When you think of how he navigated the Covid-19 pandemic, preserving the integrity of the community, domestic and international game, and his strong influence at ICC level, it makes you realise just how lucky we’ve been to have him at the helm,” he concluded.
