WACA CEO to retire at conclusion of the 2003/04 season

The Western Australian Cricket Association today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Kath White, will retire from her position following the conclusion of the 2003/04 cricket season.

Mrs White will leave the WACA to travel overseas with her husband, whose work commitments require him to spend extended periods overseas.

The Chairman of the WACA Executive Committee, Mr Charles Fear, said that Mrs White had made an outstanding contribution to the development of a revitalised WACA during her two-and-a-half years as Chief Executive.

"The Executive Committee is very disappointed that Kath will be leaving the WACA," he said.

"She has performed exceptionally in all facets of the job at a time of significant change for the WACA despite inheriting a number of difficult issues.

"She has developed an outstanding management team around her which will be to the long term benefit of the Association.

"Kath and her team were a driving force behind the refurbishment and redevelopment of the WACA Ground into the world-class cricket and multipurpose facility that it is today. She has also been heavily involved in the ongoing constitutional review process.

"The WACA wishes Kath and her husband all the best for their overseas travels," said Mr Fear.

Mrs White's retirement will take effect before June 2004 following the appointment of her replacement. Mr Fear added that the WACA would commence the search process to identify and recruit Mrs White's replacement early in 2004.