DAVID HOWMAN - CHAIR
David is a sport integrity consultant and former barrister. He is the Chair of the Athletes Integrity Unit, having been re-appointed to that position by the IAAF Council in September 2019, the Chair of World Squash Ethics Commission, Deputy Chair of the ITF Ethics Commission, and Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Oversight Group. David was a member of the Australian Government’s Panel reporting on Sport Integrity in 2018 and holds the position of Adjunct Professor at AUT.
David was Director General (more corporately named the CEO) of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), from August 2003 until July 2016, and was instrumental in the shaping of WADA into a highly respected and unified global organization responsible for regulating and monitoring world sport and world governments.
With a large experience of governance at both local and national levels in sport, accompanying his management skills, David brings a leadership capacity to Cricket Wellington which leads on from the tremendous job undertaken by Sally Morrison. He was Chair of the Collegians Junior Cricket Club, and the Chair of the Wellington College Cricket Club. He has a passion for cricket and a commitment to mentor future leaders.
David received a CNZM for services to sport in 2017.
David was elected Chair in 2019.
CAMPELL MACKIE - DIRECTOR
Campbell is an experienced volunteer in club cricket across Wellington having been the Chairman of Hutt District Cricket club for 7 years, the club he has played for since a kid and is a founding member of the Hutt Cricket Academy.
He is currently the Head of Technology for ACC and sits on multiple cross government boards with a focus on strategic delivery of technology and transformation.
Campbell brings his knowledge of community cricket and his strategic thinking and experience to the board table.
Campell was elected to the board in 2023.
BRAD WARD - DIRECTOR
Brad Ward is a senior executive with a wealth of experience in public sector leadership. As the Deputy Chief Executive of Organisational Performance at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), he looks after key areas like finance, human resources, communications, legal and crown entity monitoring.
In his earlier roles, Brad played a big part in strengthening New Zealand’s telecommunications infrastructure and regulations impacting financial markets, during his time at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Brad worked for close to nine years with AMP in Wellington and Sydney prior to his public sector roles.
Beyond his professional life, Brad is a cricket enthusiast, enjoying the sport both as a past player and spectator (especially his son’s cricket).
Brad was elected to the Board in 2024.
BRONWYN HEENAN - DIRECTOR
Bronwyn is a partner at Simpson Grierson, leading the Employment team in the firm’s Wellington office. She is an experienced litigator and advisor with expertise in relevant areas of employment law and health and safety, complaints and integrity issues, and compliance and privacy.
Bronwyn is a lifelong cricket fan who has had the chance to go to cricket around the world, including some of the great test grounds, but the Basin Reserve is, and remains her favourite.
Bronway was elected to the Board in 2024.
ROCHELLE RODDICK - DIRECTOR
Rochelle is a tax partner at Australasian business advisory firm Findex. She is a chartered accountant with over 25 years’ experience advising businesses and not-for-profits.
Starting her involvement with cricket at a young age in the Hutt Valley, Rochelle then played senior women’s cricket for Taita District Cricket Club and representative cricket for Wellington before heading off to live in Amsterdam for seven years. Returning to New Zealand, she reconnected with the game, coaching her children and also becoming involved in administration and, as Chair of Porirua City Junior Cricket Club, led the club through a period of growth including expansion of women and girls’ cricket in Porirua.
Rochelle is also a trustee of the New Zealand Cricket Museum, a board member of Wellington Hockey and chair of education not-for-profit Teacher Development Aotearoa.
Rochelle was elected to the Board in 2020.
ELIZABETH SCURR - DIRECTOR
Elizabeth is a former first-class cricketer who represented both Wellington and Otago. Her passion for cricket sees her playing premier women’s cricket for Wellington Collegians, where she has also served on the Board.
In February 2017 Elizabeth joined the Cricket Wellington Board as an intern Director and was elected as a Director at the AGM in the same year. She is the Chair of the Finance and Risk Committee.
Elizabeth has more than ten years public sector experience and holds a Masters of Professional Accounting.
Elizabeth was elected to the Board in 2017.
JASON WELLS - DIRECTOR
Jason is currently Managing Director and owner of Wellington data company Dotlovesdata and part owner of creative agency EightyOne. Prior to that Jason spent 15 years with advertising agency Y&R New Zealand.
Working with some New Zealand’s biggest brands, Jason is responsible for solving business problems with the smart use of data and creative ideas.
Jason played cricket for Wellington for 12 years ending in 2001/02 season. He has stayed involved in cricket through coaching his two sons at Rongotai College and working with current and past firebirds.
Jason will bring his knowledge of cricket combined with his ability to think differently about the problems and opportunities Cricket Wellington currently face now and in the future.
Jason was elected to the Board in 2019.
SUZIE MCDONALD - ASPIRING DIRECTOR
Suzie is a former Wellington Blaze player, who has over a decade of experience in player and organisational wellbeing, including five years leading the wellbeing strategy at New Zealand Rugby. Her longstanding experience with cricket, paired with extensive sports governance experience will make her a good contributor to the Board.
Suzie was elected to the Board in 2024.
CHATURA GUNAWARDANA - ASPIRING DIRECTOR
Chatura, known to some as Chadz, was the President of the Sri Lankan Sports Club, which has been the region’s fastest-growing cricket club over the past few years. His management skills and experiences with diverse communities will be valuable to Cricket Wellington’s leadership teams.
Chatura was elected to the Board in 2024.
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