Ex-CEO of PepsiCo has terminated her association with ICC as a female director. She was the first independent woman in the world. His term expired after the Annual Conference Colombo last month if reports are to be believed.
He was first appointed in 2018 for a two-year term. According to the ICC constitution, an independent female director can be elected for three terms of two years, and in July 2024 she completed six years of three terms.
The introduction of the Independent Director, who must be a woman, was approved by the ICC Full Council in June 2017 as part of a wider constitutional amendment aimed at improving the sport’s global governance.
He attended the meeting online and thanked the ICC for the opportunity. The ICC is now looking for a replacement for Nooyi for the coveted position.
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Indra Nooyi served in 2018-2024
Nooyi was first appointed by former ICC Chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India Shashank Manohar. India (BCCI). He had three terms of two years each. Prior to serving at the ICC, Nooyi served as CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018.
With Nooyi’s term ending, the ICC now consists of a 16-member strong board – 12 full members, three Associate Nation directors and a chairman.
“I love the game of cricket. I played it as a teenager and in college, and to this day I treasure the lessons the game taught me about teamwork, integrity, respect, and healthy competition. I am delighted to join the ICC as the first appointee to this position.
“And I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board, the ICC’s incredible partners and cricketers around the world to grow our sport responsibly and give our fans a new reason to watch every ball and innings,” Nooyi said. destination.
Meanwhile, in another major development, Jay Shah is all set to be elected as the next chairman of the ICC. If the position is likely to be contested, a candidate must receive a minimum of nine votes. However, if Jay Shah decides to be up for the job, the competition is unlikely.
Will Jay Shah be the next ICC chairman?
However, the BCCI secretary, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), did not make much headway on the issue.
“At least one additional candidate must enter the race for the election to proceed and it is not clear whether there will be a contest at all,” said an ICC source. “It will depend on what Mr. Jay Shah decides. If he nominates, there will be no election. He will be elected unopposed,” the source added.
Regardless of Jay Shah’s appointment, the ICC is looking for a new chairman as Glenn Barclay refuses to seek a third term. Barclay’s term will expire on November 1. The new chairman will take office on December 1.
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