<p>Melbourne: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Tuesday said he will step down from the role at the end of the ongoing season (2024-2025) after five years in the job.</p><p>Hockley, who served CA for 13 years, had taken over as its chief executive following the resignation of his predecessor Kevin Roberts in 2020.</p><p>“This was a difficult decision, however following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge,” Hockley said in a statement issued by CA.</p><p>“This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focussed on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition,” he added.</p><p>CA Chair Mike Baird confirmed Hockley’s exit.</p><p>“As CEO, Nick navigated the sport through a period of unprecedented challenge during the (Covid) pandemic and has delivered significant growth and stability.</p><p>“The timing of Nick's decision allows the Board to ensure a smooth transition and we will begin the process of finding and appointing his successor shortly,” said Baird.</p><p>Hockley was appointed interim CEO of Cricket Australia in June 2020 and then moved to a permanent role a year later.</p><p>Hockley joined CA in October 2012 as GM Commercial & Marketing of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, and since then he remained an integral part of the governing body.</p>
<p>Melbourne: Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley on Tuesday said he will step down from the role at the end of the ongoing season (2024-2025) after five years in the job.</p><p>Hockley, who served CA for 13 years, had taken over as its chief executive following the resignation of his predecessor Kevin Roberts in 2020.</p><p>“This was a difficult decision, however following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge,” Hockley said in a statement issued by CA.</p><p>“This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focussed on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition,” he added.</p><p>CA Chair Mike Baird confirmed Hockley’s exit.</p><p>“As CEO, Nick navigated the sport through a period of unprecedented challenge during the (Covid) pandemic and has delivered significant growth and stability.</p><p>“The timing of Nick's decision allows the Board to ensure a smooth transition and we will begin the process of finding and appointing his successor shortly,” said Baird.</p><p>Hockley was appointed interim CEO of Cricket Australia in June 2020 and then moved to a permanent role a year later.</p><p>Hockley joined CA in October 2012 as GM Commercial & Marketing of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, and since then he remained an integral part of the governing body.</p>