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New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White is stepping down from the role he has held for almost a decade.
White was appointed to the CEO position in February 2012 and said it was the right time to pass the leadership baton on to a fresh set of hands.
"NZC is in a secure financial position with a solid balance sheet and long-term commercial agreements in place. The Black Caps are strong, women's cricket is healthy, our high performance programme is producing excellence, and the community game is stable. It feels like the right time to step aside for myself, my family and NZC as well."
White said he is very proud of what NZC has achieved over those 12 years.
"We're in a very strong financial position, solid balance sheet and long term commercial agreements in place. Also the Black Caps are strong. women's cricket is healthy, and our high performance program is producing excellence and the community game stable as well."
Not to mention numerous on field successess.
"I think you can't go past the World Test Championship, winning that was incredible. I think also making the final of the 2015 and of course the infamous 2019 final, as well as well as the T20 Final and Dubai a couple of years ago and the White Ferns Commonwealth Games bronze were all very satisfying so a lot of great memories."
White said he doesn't have any specific plans as to what comes next.
"I've had a working life and cricket and rugby administration. So I would imagine I'll be involved in sport and some in some way in the future."
However, he is content with the legacy he leaves.
"I think the master agreement that we came up with last year where there's no equity for match payments for woman is very important. We've got a very strong high performance program now that is producing results consistently. I think that that's very satisfying. So no, I leave with with a lot of satisfaction and you know, a very strong team at New Zealand cricket and I think the cricket network itself is in a good position."
White is the fourth chief executive, after Chris Doig, Martin Snedden and Justin Vaughan.
He said his immediate focus was to ensure NZC was well prepared for the upcoming summer.
NZC Board chair Martin Snedden said under White, NZC had achieved a level of success not thought possible on or off the field.
"David's legacy has been immense. Our high performance systems have never been stronger, our cricket network has a level of financial security and stability never before experienced, and the future for women and girls has never been brighter."
Sneddon said the Black Caps have qualified for three World Cup finals and won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship title under White's watch.
"Under David, cricket in New Zealand has become far more inclusive, especially in regard to women and girls, our tangata whenua, and our Pasifika communities."
Sneddon said many of White's biggest achievements would are not publicly visible.
"When you think of how he navigated the Covid-19 pandemic, preserving the integrity of the community, domestic and international game, and his strong influence at ICC level, it makes you realise just how lucky we've been to have him at the helm. David leaves NZC with our sincere gratitude and best wishes."
White will step down in August.