Kiwi businessman Ralph Waters appointed deputy chairman of 2015 World Cup

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket on Monday named Kiwi businessman Ralph Waters as Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 2015 Cricket World Cup 2015.

Ralph Waters has extensive management experience in the Australasian building products industry © Getty Images

Melbourne: Aug 22, 2011

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket on Monday named Kiwi businessman Ralph Waters as Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 2015 Cricket World Cup 2015.

James Strong was appointed as Chairman recently by the two host Boards.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Waters said,” As a cricket tragic, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved in the organisation of the next World Cup.

“I played years of low level cricket around Australia and for four years in London too. I have traveled the world to watch the Australian team play. Being involved with cricket – and for the two countries where I now share my time – will be a privilege.”

Cricket Australia Chairman, Jack Clarke, said,” We are delighted to have Ralph as the Deputy Chairman on the ICC CWC 2015 Board. To have attracted a highly credentialed candidate like Ralph gives cricket great confidence that we will deliver one of the great sports events this region has seen.

“Ralph’s extensive business experience will be a significant asset to us as we welcome the world to Australia and New Zealand in 2015.”

New Zealand Cricket Board Chairman Chris Moller said,” Ralph Waters has an excellent working knowledge of New Zealand, business and our sporting capability.

“His combination of executive and non-executive leadership roles within some of Australasia’s leading companies will make him an excellent Deputy Chairman on the Board charged with preparing and delivering a world class event in 2015.

“The Board of New Zealand Cricket is delighted that he has accepted this challenging role,” he said. (PTI)