Auckland, November 12: Kevin Malloy has been appointed the new chairperson of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), succeeding Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who retired from the board after completing her maximum nine-year term. Malloy, previously the deputy chair, was unanimously elected by his fellow directors following NZC’s 132nd Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Expressing gratitude, Malloy acknowledged Diana's significant contributions, 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.” Diana Puketapu-Lyndon made history as the first woman and first person of Maori descent to chair NZC. Malloy brings extensive experience from sports governance and a distinguished corporate career, including leadership roles at global media agency Starcom and board positions at Kiwibank and Tourism New Zealand.

The AGM also saw other crucial changes to the board. Raewyn Lovett ONZM and Jono Brent were elected as new directors, while Anna Campbell and Ali Shanks were reappointed for fresh three-year terms. Mike Devonshire stepped down after not being recommended for reappointment. Malloy highlighted the evolving landscape of cricket and NZC's commitment to growth, especially with upcoming ICC events and the co-hosting of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2028. Despite a recent deficit of NZD 7.3 million, NZC projects a significant surplus for FY27, largely due to India's men’s tour, demonstrating a positive outlook for the sport in New Zealand.

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