Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley Announces Departure in 2025
Nick Hockley, the Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive, has announced his decision to step down from the role in March 2025, after serving a five-year term. Hockley, who has been associated with the Australian cricket scene in various capacities for 13 years, initially took on the CEO position in an interim capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, after the resignation of his predecessor, Kevin Roberts.
Hockley was officially appointed as the full-time CEO in May 2021, having successfully navigated the 2020-21 season amid border closures and other pandemic-related challenges. Under his leadership, the game has witnessed significant on-field success, with both the men’s and women’s teams winning T20 and ODI World Cups, in addition to the men’s team’s triumph in the World Test Championship.
In his announcement, Hockley cited the completion of CA’s five-year strategic plan and the upcoming “blockbuster summer” as the right time to pursue a new challenge, while also allowing the board ample time to find his successor. During his tenure, Hockley had to contend with various challenges, including the stand-off with broadcaster Channel Seven, the controversial departure of former Test captain Tim Paine, and the unsuccessful attempt to overturn David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban.
“CA chair Mike Baird praised Hockley’s leadership, stating that he ‘navigated the sport through a period of unprecedented challenge during the pandemic and has delivered significant growth and stability.'”
Baird also highlighted the major deals Hockley has put in place, which will ensure the continued success of Australian cricket.
The search for Hockley’s successor will be conducted globally, with the current CEO of the Australia Cricketers’ Association, Todd Greenberg, being considered a potential frontrunner if he expresses interest in the role.
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