Gavin Larsen steps down as Chief Executive of Cricket Wellington

Cricket Wellington today announced that Gavin Larsen will step down from his role as CEO at the end of October.

Larsen was appointed to the CEO role in September 2007.

Larsen said he had thoroughly enjoyed his time in charge of cricket in Wellington.
“The four years that I have had in the role have been stimulating and challenging, and I’ve loved every minute of my time at Cricket Wellington.”

“I leave knowing that Cricket Wellington is in solid shape and now well positioned to meet the challenges that lie ahead,” added Larsen.

“The time is right to move on and Cricket Wellington will be well served with a new leadership voice. We have a settled and high-quality staff structure, with a very strong Board and senior leadership team, who I know will continue to drive the game forward in Wellington.”

Cricket Wellington Chairman Peter Garty acknowledged the role that Larsen had played over the last four years: “Gavin’s contribution to cricket in Wellington has been outstanding in all respects, firstly as a home grown international player, then a Board member, and as our Chief Executive for the last four years. He has built a very strong and respected structure at Cricket Wellington and the foundations have been laid extremely well which will allow the organisation to move forward.”

“Gavin’s departure from Cricket Wellington will see him pursuing new business opportunities. We wish him every success and he will be sorely missed at Cricket Wellington,” added Garty.

Larsen said he will not be lost to cricket in Wellington: “I love th

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