Alan Isaac Explained

Alan Isaac
Office1:President of the International Cricket Council
Term Start1:2012
Term End1:2014
Predecessor1:Sharad Pawar
Successor1:Mustafa Kamal
Office2:Chairman of the New Zealand Cricket Board
Term Start2:2008
Term End2:2009
Predecessor2:John Anderson
Successor2:Chris Moller
Birth Name:Alan Raymond Isaac
Birth Date:1952 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Wellington, New Zealand

Alan Raymond Isaac (born 20 January 1952) is a New Zealand businessman, cricket administrator, and former player.

Early life and education

Born in Wellington on 20 January 1952, Isaac was educated at Onslow College and Victoria University of Wellington. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria in 1974.[1]

Cricket

A left-handed batsman, Isaac represented Wellington at the age-group level and captained the Wellington second team for three years. However, it has been as a cricket administrator that he has gained prominence. He became president of New Zealand Cricket in 2008, and succeeded Sharad Pawar, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, as president of the International Cricket Council in 2012.[2]

Business career

Isaac had a 35-year career with KPMG in New Zealand, with roles including managing partner, chairman, and chief executive officer.[1] He holds directorships with a range of companies, including Skellerup Holdings, Opus International Consultants, and Oceania Healthcare, and is a trustee of the New Zealand Community Trust and the New Zealand Red Cross Foundation.[3]

Honours

In the 2013 New Year Honours, Isaac was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to cricket and business.[4]

In 2015, Isaac received a distinguished alumni award from Victoria University of Wellington.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Victoria honours distinguished alumni . 20 April 2015 . Victoria University of Wellington . 9 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Alan Isaac. 29 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Executive profile: Alan Raymond Isaac . Bloomberg . 9 January 2018.
  4. Web site: New Year honours list 2013. 31 December 2012 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 9 January 2018.