Kevin Malloy has been appointed as the new chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), succeeding Diana Puketapu-Lyndon. Puketapu-Lyndon, who made history by becoming the first woman and the first person of Māori descent to chair NZC in 2023, steps down after serving the board for nine years, the maximum duration allowed.
Malloy, who joined the NZC board in 2019 and served as deputy chair, was elected by the board following their 132nd Annual General Meeting. In addition to his new role, Malloy is currently nearing the end of his term as chair of Super Rugby Pacific and holds positions on the boards of Kiwibank and Tourism New Zealand.
Reflecting on the transition, Malloy expressed his gratitude towards his predecessor, stating, “I want to begin by thanking Diana, who has given nine years of service to this board and led with real courage through one of the most demanding periods in the game’s recent history.” He added, “It is an honour to be asked to lead NZC as Chair and it’s a responsibility I take on with a strong understanding of how much the game means to so many New Zealanders. The landscape of cricket is evolving rapidly, both here and around the world, and while that brings challenges, it also brings opportunities.”
In related board developments, Raewyn Lovett ONZM and Jono Brent have been elected as directors, based on recommendations from the Board Appointments Panel. Meanwhile, Anna Campbell and Ali Shanks were successfully re-elected for another three-year term. However, Mike Devonshire, up for term renewal, was not recommended for a return, thus concluding his three-year tenure.
Former NZC and ICC chair Greg Barclay was honoured as a Life Member for his significant contributions to cricket governance. The meeting also appointed former New Zealand fast bowlers Rachel Pullar and Gary Troup, alongside international umpires Steve Dunne and Steve Woodward, as Honorary Members. Additionally, former New Zealand batsman and coach Mark Greatbatch will continue to serve as NZC president, entering the second year of his designated three-year term.
