Diana Puketapu-Lyndon Becomes First Female Chair of New Zealand Cricket

Diana Puketapu-Lyndon has made history by becoming the first woman to chair New Zealand Cricket (NZC), according to an announcement by the country’s cricket board. She will succeed Martin Snedden, who, despite having a year remaining as a director on the board, chose to step down from the chairmanship to facilitate a smooth transition for Puketapu-Lyndon.

Snedden, a former CEO of NZC and a three-term board director, emphasized that his decision to step down was rooted in the pursuit of good governance succession planning and an excellent opportunity for a leadership refresh. He will also relinquish his position as NZC’s representative on the ICC Board, with NZC Board member Roger Twose taking over this role at the end of the month.

Snedden shared his plans to serve out his final term as an NZC director, allowing for a well-considered handover and the continued provision of support to Diana Puketapu-Lyndon and Roger Twose over the coming 12 months.

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Diana Puketapu-Lyndon, who joined the NZC Board in 2017, is now the second longest-serving director. She brings a wealth of commercial and sporting administrative experience, including her roles as a chief financial officer in America’s Cup sailing campaigns and as a Director of the World Masters Games. Additionally, she serves as the Chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee, a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors, and a Fellow Chartered Accountant.

The board also saw other changes, with the election of former Olympian Alison Shanks and former Central Districts chair Mike Devonshire as directors. Rebecca Rolls chose to retire by rotation, while Puketapu-Lyndon and Anna Campbell were re-elected by rotation.

Furthermore, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), former White Ferns Maia Lewis and Amy Satterthwaite, along with former BlackCaps batter Ross Taylor, were honored as life members of NZC. Notably, former White Ferns Kirsty Bond and Katrina Kennan, former BlackCaps Mark Greatbatch and Chris Harris, and former coach Mike Hesson were appointed as honorary members.