Kevin Malloy has been elected chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), succeeding Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who stepped down after completing the maximum nine-year tenure as a director.
Malloy, an NZC director since 2019 and deputy chair, was elected by the board at a meeting following the organisation's 132nd Annual General Meeting on Thursday. Malloy is set to complete a three-year term as chair of Super Rugby Pacific in December and currently serves on the boards of Kiwibank and Tourism New Zealand.
Puketapu-Lyndon, who joined the NZC Board in 2017, was the first woman and first person of Māori descent to chair the organisation in 2023.
Raewyn Lovett ONZM and Jono Brent were also elected to the board, following recommendations from the Board Appointments Panel. Anna Campbell and Ali Shanks were re-elected for another three-year term.
Mike Devonshire, whose term was also due for renewal, was not recommended for reappointment and leaves the board after three years.
"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," Malloy said.
"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."
Former NZC and ICC chair Greg Barclay was elected a Life Member in recognition of his contribution to cricket and sports governance. Former New Zealand quicks Rachel Pullar and Gary Troup, and international umpires Steve Dunne and Steve Woodward, were appointed Honorary Members.
Former New Zealand batter and coach Mark Greatbatch will continue as NZC president for the second year of his three-year term.