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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has hired Geoff Allott to become the new Chief Executive. This is following the resignation ofScott Weeninkin late last year.

Now, at 54, Allott combines both player and management experience in his new role as the sixth chief executive of NZC. He is looking to develop structure and unity within the board.

After playing only 10 Tests and 31 one day matches for New Zealand from 1996 to 2000 Allot's strongest spell as a player came in the 1999 Cricket World Cup when he tied for the most wickets taken in the competition with 20 in nine matches at an average of 16.25.

He has continued to stay heavily involved with the sport after retirement. Allot co-founded the NZC Players Association board in 2002 and went on to become General Manager of Cricket at NZC from 2008 to 2010. This history as General Manager will be vital in him leading NZC over the next few years as he has knowledge of the organization in more ways than one.

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The new chief executive expressed his passion and commitment to the future of cricket in the country following his new appointment.

Allot said:

"Having worn the silver fern as a player served as general manager of cricket and spent eight plus years as a board director I have an intimate knowledge of this organisation and the game that I love."

he added:

"I'm eager to work alongside the board players, staff, member associations and commercial partners to cultivate meaningful relationships develop a healthy and positive culture and produce results of the highest caliber both on and off the field."

He is looking to create a better team environment at NZC and work better as a collective within the organization. He takes on the position at a crucial time for Cricket Boards worldwide who are facing increasing pressures.