David Richards

For David cricket is more than a game. It's a way of life – the competition, skills, fairness and the spirit of the game is a pretty good model for both personal and business life according to David For more than 30 years, David's career has been associated with cricket. As a former CEO of the Australian Cricket Board and the founding CEO of the International Cricket Council (1993-2001), David Richards is well qualified to take you behind the scenes of international cricket.

David established the modern International Cricket Council, a new organization separate from the MCC, to grow the game internationally. He was instrumental in creating an organization that has put cricket in the multi-million dollar business arena.

The business of establishing and running the ICC presented challenges that many businesses face.

David played a major part in reinventing Australian cricket after the World Series Cricket breakaway. He fully appreciates what it takes to reinvent the game of cricket from a $1million business to a business with revenue of more than $100 million.

David is passionate about cricket and promoting cricket and other sports across Australia and around the globe.

David now is Managing Director of Waverley International Pty Ltd, which specialises in sports and business management consulting.

What People Say

“David gave some fascinating insights of the forces at work, which changed the business of Australian and international cricket. A fascinating and intriguing presentation, with relevance for all who are in business and have to deal with change.”

John Allen
Principal
John Allen and Associates

“ Heard some fascinating stories that never made the media. Entertaining, intriguing and will be our next luncheon speaker.”

Daryl Gallagher
Past Chairman
Gallagher Australia Pty Ltd

“ A great presentation at our quarterly business forum with Max Walker... full of intrigue and some valuable insights into how to stay ahead of the competition.”

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