Max Walters appointed Queensland cricket Chief Executive

Queensland have named former television executive Max Walters as the state’s new chief executive.

Walters, replaces the interim CEO, Michael Kasprowicz.

The Bulls had been left searching for a new CEO earlier this year following the sudden departure of Geoff Cockerill, well before his contract was due to expire. Kasprowicz stepped away temporarily from his Cricket Australia board directorship to do the job till a permanent replacement was found.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my career with Seven and in the television industry, but I am very enthused about joining Queensland Cricket in this role,” Walters said. “Cricket is in an enviable position at the moment and there are many opportunities and ventures that lie ahead which will be exciting to be a part of. Queensland Cricket has transformed over the years into a dynamic business, but it still retains many of the qualities that I recall fondly.

“The game has played an important role in my life, both professionally and personally, and so being able to focus on it again will be both challenging and rewarding.”