NEW DELHI: In a historic milestone for New Zealand Cricket (NZC), Diana Puketapu-Lyndon is ready to change into the primary feminine chair of the organisation. This groundbreaking transition was made attainable after the incumbent chair, Martin Snedden, introduced his early departure to facilitate a easy transition for Puketapu-Lyndon.
Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who presently holds the place of deputy chair at NZC, has a powerful monitor document.She additionally serves because the chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and has beforehand labored because the chief monetary officer on two America’s Cup campaigns. Her appointment marks a big step ahead for gender range and inclusivity on the earth ofcricket administration.
Martin Snedden, who nonetheless has a 12 months left as a director on the NZC board, made the announcement of his early departure on the annual basic assembly of the governing physique. Moreover, Snedden revealed that he can be succeeded as New Zealand’s consultant on the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) by board member Roger Twose.
Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who presently holds the place of deputy chair at NZC, has a powerful monitor document.She additionally serves because the chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and has beforehand labored because the chief monetary officer on two America’s Cup campaigns. Her appointment marks a big step ahead for gender range and inclusivity on the earth ofcricket administration.
Martin Snedden, who nonetheless has a 12 months left as a director on the NZC board, made the announcement of his early departure on the annual basic assembly of the governing physique. Moreover, Snedden revealed that he can be succeeded as New Zealand’s consultant on the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) by board member Roger Twose.
The NZC annual basic assembly additionally reported a surplus of NZ$10.7 million ($6.35 million) on the conclusion of the final monetary 12 months, indicating the monetary well being of the organisation.
Diana Puketapu-Lyndon’s appointment because the chair of NZC not solely displays her spectacular {qualifications} but additionally marks a big step ahead within the realm of cricket governance, breaking conventional gender obstacles within the sport’s management positions.
(With inputs from Reuters)
