Source: Radio New Zealand
Graham Parks. photosport
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Graham Parks will take charge as its interim chief executive until a full time replacement is found for Scott Weenink.
Parks, who has been NZC’s chief venues and events officer, has agreed to provide a stopgap as CEO, taking over from Catherine Campbell, who has acted as designated CEO since Weenink’s departure in December.
A statement from NZC said: “Graham is a long-serving member of our senior leadership team; has the skillset required for the assignment, is up to speed on current projects and events, and shares the trust and goodwill of NZC staff, members and stakeholders.
“Catherine Campbell will lead the Venues and Events function during this period.”
While Parks will continue to be based in Lincoln, he has agreed to split his time in Auckland to liaise more closely with NZ’s personnel and stakeholders.
NZC said it will advertise for the CEO role within the week and hopes to annouce the successful candidate by early April.
Scott Weenink. photosport
Weenink announced he was stepping down a week before Christmas following months growing concern that the board and the chief executive were no longer on the same page.
Weenink cited fundamental differences with key stakeholders over the long-term direction of the game and a potential change to structure of T20 cricket.
Sources told RNZ Weenink had been “fighting for his survival” since November amid a power struggle related to the domestic game.
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