The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) recently announced a new leadership structure following the recent resignation of executive chairman Paul Marsh.
At the FICA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Melbourne, Australia, executive member Tony Irish was appointed executive chairman, with former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams reappointed as president.
Other highlights of the AGM were the confirmation of a set of six FICA guiding principles and the endorsement of a new Player Advisory Group. The guiding principles represent FICA's core values while the Player Advisory Group will bring together a selection of key active cricketers from around the globe to provide input and direction to FICA, and a direct line from the playing field to the boardroom.
The composition of the Player Advisory Group will be announced in the coming weeks and the head of this committee will also join the FICA Board. There is capacity to appoint an additional two independent members to the Board.
Irish is the current CEO of the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA), and will continue to operate in this capacity alongside his new role, which will involve him being FICA's main spokesperson.
Marsh commented on the appointment of Irish, saying: "We're delighted to have someone of Tony Irish's calibre, experience and expertise to assume the role of executive chairman. Tony has been a tremendous advocate for players for many years at SACA and with FICA. He is a strong and respected leader who will ensure our member associations and their players continue to be passionately represented."
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