New Zealand Cricket: David White to step down from chief executive role

Long-serving New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White will step down from the role in August.

Mr White to the CEO position in February :-

Mr White, who was appointed to the CEO position in February 2012, notified the NZC Board of his decision this week, and advised staff and the wider New Zealand cricket network this morning.

He is just the fourth chief executive, after Chris Doig, Martin Snedden and Justin Vaughan, to lead NZC since the adoption of the Hood Report recommendations in 1995.

Mr David White said this :-

Mr White said it was the right time to pass the leadership baton on to a fresh set of hands.

“I feel the time is right for myself, my family, and NZC”, he said.

“NZC is in a secure financial position with a solid balance sheet and long-term commercial agreements in place.

“The BLACKCAPS 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.”

Mr White paid tribute to the wider cricket family :-

Mr White paid tribute to the wider cricket family, saying what had achieved over the past twelve seasons. He would not have been possible without the support and assistance from key stakeholders.

“I’m incredibly grateful to the Major and District Associations, the staff and Boards of NZC, our players and, not least, the New Zealand Cricket Players Association, for their willingness to share an aligned vision and strategy.

“Nothing happens in isolation, and I think everyone involved can be really proud of what’s been achieved.”

As for the future, Mr White said his immediate focus was to ensure NZC was well prepared for the upcoming summer.

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