Australia Cricket CEO James Sutherland announces resignation
June 6 (CRICKETNMORE) - Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland has today advised the Chairman and Board of Cricket Australia of his intention to stand down from his position. Sutherland, who began at Cricket Australia in 1998, has been
June 6 (CRICKETNMORE) - Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland has today advised the Chairman and Board of Cricket Australia of his intention to stand down from his position.
Sutherland, who began at Cricket Australia in 1998, has been CEO since 2001. He has provided 12 months’ notice and will continue in his current position until a suitable replacement is found. The period allows for a transition to complete a comprehensive handover with the successful candidate.
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The Board has appointed Executive Search agency Egon Zehnder to conduct the recruitment process to replace Sutherland. Fiona McGauchie will lead this process and expressions of interest in the role can be emailed to mel.search@egonzehnder.com.
Speaking on his decision, Mr Sutherland said he felt the time was right to step down.
“After nearly 20 years at Cricket Australia, the time is right. I feel very comfortable that this is the right time for me and a good time for the game.
“In the last 12 months we have laid key foundation stones which have included a new strategy for Australian cricket, a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Cricketers’ Association that provides certainty for our male and female cricketers, and just recently, a new domestic broadcast rights deals that will see broader TV coverage and significant increases in revenue flowing into the game.
“With these foundations in place, I feel that it is a good time to hand over the reins to a new CEO. My successor will have a strong and stable platform from which to lead our national strategy and to deliver on our bold aspirations to grow cricket as Australia’s favourite sport and a sport for all Australians.
“As it has been over the last 20 years, it will be a privilege and honour to continue to serve the game over the remaining months that I am in office,” said Mr Sutherland.
The Chairman of Cricket Australia, David Peever, applauded Mr Sutherland for what has been achieved during his tenure and the outstanding contribution he has made to the sport. “On behalf of the board and management of Cricket Australia we thank James for his wonderful service to the game.
“James has been instrumental in driving crucial change around the game to make it even stronger for future generations.
“During his period of leadership, James has retained a strong passion for junior cricket and its fundamental importance in providing sustainable growth to the sport. To that end, cricket has experienced a 228% increase in participation including a near ten-fold increase in female participation.
“Aggregate attendances have increased by 137%, whilst revenue has also increased nearly ten-fold being around $50million when James commenced in the position, to around $500million today.
