Andrew Jones named new CEO of New South Wales

Andrew Jones has been appointed as the new Chief Executive, Cricket of New South Wales. He was appointed as the head of Cricket Australia in the year 2010, and played an important role in the development of strategy for Australian cricket.

Jones will take the place of David Gilbert, after he resigned in January having spent 11 years at the helm. Jones was the manager of McKinsey & Company and Centaurus Partners.

“I am excited and humbled in equal measure to be asked to lead Cricket New South Wales,” Jones said. “I was never a first-class cricketer, but I am aiming to provide the first-class leadership the fans, players, past players, volunteers, country colleagues, staff and board in this state expect.

“When New South Wales cricket is strong, Australian cricket is strong and it is my aim to return this state to its rightful position as a leader of Australian cricket. To achieve that we will need to harness the great depth of experience and passion we have throughout the state. With everyone working together I am excited about the challenges that lie ahead.”

New South Wales chairman John Warn also felt that Jones was fit for the role.

“Andrew is someone who understands business, has consulted to CNSW at various times and has worked closely with the board of Cricket Australia in his previous role. He is also connected at grass-roots level, as the current president of the University of New South Wales Cricket Club, and has a tremendous passion for the game of cricket and a strong sense of the history and traditions of cricket within this state. I am thrilled that he is going to be joining us.”