New high performance role for Gisborne-born-and-bred White

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Gisborne-born-and-bred sports administrator David White has been appointed high performance director of High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ). White, 65, was New Zealand…

Former New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White, who grew up in Gisborne and represented Poverty Bay, Northern Districts and New Zealand at cricket, has been appointed high performance director of High Performance Sport New Zealand. Photo / NZ Herald

Gisborne-born-and-bred sports administrator David White has been appointed high performance director of High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ).

White, 65, was New Zealand Cricket chief executive for 11 years and, most recently, was chief executive of the International League T20 in the United Arab Emirates.

He has also been chief executive of Auckland Rugby and the Blues, Wellington Rugby and the Hurricanes, and Bristol Rugby in England.

As New Zealand Cricket chief executive, White oversaw financial growth, increased focus on women and girls’ cricket, introduction of a Māori strategy, and on-field achievements that included victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021.

As a cricketer, White – a former Gisborne Boys’ High School right-handed top-order batsman and right-arm off-spin bowler – represented Poverty Bay and Bay of Plenty, and played 99 first-class matches for Northern Districts and two tests and three one-day internationals for New Zealand.

He will join HPSNZ in January, replacing Steve Tew, who is due to retire at the end of this year.

In his new role, White will set strategic direction, manage investment to maximise performance on the world stage, and build relationships with national sports organisations to ensure they and their athletes have the support needed to be the best they can be.

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