Todd Greenberg has been announced as cricket Australia’s new chief executive to replace Nick Hockley when he steps down at the end of the summer.
Greenberg, current chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association and former chief executive of the National Rugby League, had long been the favorite to replace Hockley.
He has strong relationships with players due to his current role, but also played first grade cricket in New South Wales. His experience as chief executive of the NRL and general manager of Stadium Australia has given him extensive experience managing broadcast partners, sponsors, stadiums and live events.
He was a key player in the most recent MOU signed between CA and ACA and also toured Pakistan in 2022 alongside Hockley when Australia returned there to play international cricket in the country for the first time since 1998.
CA President Mike Baird was delighted with the appointment.
“I am delighted to have Todd Greenberg join cricket Australia as CEO,” Baird said.
“Todd will bring a wealth of experience to the role from his time leading the National Rugby League and his current role as chief executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, as well as his time in club and stadium management.
“He is also a recognized driver of business growth and innovation, such as bringing the State of Origin to Melbourne and introducing the NRLW.
“We are entering a period of great opportunity and the recruitment panel and CA Board of Directors were hugely impressed by Todd’s passion for cricket and his vision to build on the achievements of recent years and continue the growth of the game.
“I would like to thank Nick Hockley, who will leave the game in a position of great strength at the end of the season with important foundations including our broadcast rights deal, MOU and seven-year content strategy.”
Mr Greenberg said he was excited to take on the new role as CA’s head of administration after beating out a field of candidates from Australia and overseas.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to take on this hugely important role in Australian sport and to expand my involvement in a game I have loved since childhood.” Greenberg said.
“This is an extremely exciting time for cricket, as the rapid growth of the game around the world creates fantastic opportunities, while also presenting some challenges to ensure Australian cricket maintains its position at the top of the game.
“Thanks to the work of the current administration, the game is on solid foundations. I want to ensure we build on this momentum so Australian cricket continues to thrive, from local parks to the country’s largest stadiums.
“I am grateful to all those in the Australian Cricketers’ Association, where we form positive and productive partnerships across the game, and I look forward to continuing and enriching these relationships to improve cricket.”
Alex Malcolm is associate editor of ESPNcricinfo
