Global search begins for CHALLC CEO & T20 League Commissioner

Cricket Holdings America LLC, a joint venture between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and United States of America Cricket Association (USACA), has started a global search for a Chief Executive Officer and T20 League Commissioner.

The appointed person would be responsible for the delivery of a business plan which, with the support of the Board, will include the negotiation of key commercial rights such as broadcast rights and the sale of T20 franchises.

New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan said the new position will help establish professional cricket in the USA and stressed it will take the skills of an experienced operator to maximise the potential of this "asset rich" company.

"The creation of the position is an exciting step forward for the organisation and provides a unique opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional.

"We are determined to identify the best possible candidate from around the world who can quickly get the organisational framework established and then deliver on our financial and strategic priorities."

When outlining his vision for the organisation, Vaughan spoke with excitement about the prospect of a new Twenty20 League across the USA.

"One of the big ticket items for the new CEO/Commissioner will be to create the foundations for a national Twenty20 League and implement a franchising model for the competition.

"It is an exciting time for Cricket Holdings America and the appointment of the inaugural CEO should progress our overall objective of developing cricket in the United States."

CHALLC Board Member and former First-Class player, Neil Maxwell added: "Based out of the US and reporting to a corporate Board, the position will be linked to an attractive compensation package with significant incentives to attract prominent executives from key sporting and business roles."

"There is a level of excitement around the US market and this role provides an individual the opportunity to create a once-in-a-lifetime legacy of growing cricket in this receptive and hugely important market."

Representatives of the CHALLC Board will oversee the search with a full job description available in the careers section of the NZC website. http://www.blackcaps.co.nz/content/nzc/careers.aspx

The appointment is expected to be made by the end of the year.