ICC EAP Announce Kieran McMillan as new Regional Development Manager
The ICC East-Asia Pacific (EAP) office would like to announce that Kieran McMillan has been appointed the new ICC EAP Regional Development Manager.
McMillan, who has been the Game Development Manager of Auckland Cricket for the past four years, will join the EAP team in late September.
"Following an extensive international search that attracted an impressive list of potential candidates, I'm delighted that Kieran will be joining the ICC as Regional Development Manager for the EAP Region," said ICC Global Development Manager Tim Anderson.
In his role with Auckland Cricket McMillan was responsible for a diverse portfolio including participation initiatives, coach development programmes, grounds and facilities, women's cricket, tournaments and volunteer recognition programs.
In the last three years McMillan oversaw a team of six people that grew Auckland Cricket's playing numbers considerably, an achievement Anderson believes will place him in good stead to implement similar success amongst the Member countries of the EAP region.
"As we begin to implement ICC's new Strategic Plan that has a strong focus on growing participation and improving performance, we are confident Kieran's wide ranging skills and experiences will prove to be an asset in continuing the rapid emergence of our Great Sport within the Region," he said.
McMillan already has some exposure to cricket activities in the EAP Region via Auckland Cricket's partnership with Samoa, and also a recent six week stint in Japan where he assisted the Japan Cricket Association develop an enhanced junior participation strategy.
"Both of these experiences certainly wet my appetite for further involvement in developing cricket in the Region," said McMillan. "I'm looking forward to the diversity of the role, as well as the opportunity to experience new cultures and meet new people who all share a similar passion for cricket."
McMillan is also a level 3 coach who's had a lifetime of passion for the game, an attitude the EAP member countries can look forward.
"My own cricket background stretches back to first picking up a bat and ball at 3 years old in the backyard and I don't think I've had a year since where I haven't been involved in the game," said McMillan.
McMillan is replacing Andrew Faichney as the EAP Regional Development Manager. After four successful years working for ICC in Dubai and Melbourne, Faichney is moving to a management role with Athletics Australia.