Indra Nooyi appointed as ICC's first female Independent Director

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Indra Nooyi as their first female Independent Director. Nooyi will join the wicket cricket Board in June 2018.

Meanwhile, Nooyi is an Indian-American businesswoman. She is currently working as the Chairwoman and CEO of PepsiCo.

In addition, Nooyi has unanimously confirmed for the post.

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Indra Nooyi named joins ICC:

Nooyi after the announcement expressed her love for the game. She also admitted playing cricket during her college days.

“I love the game of cricket,” Nooyi said.

“I played it as a teenager and in college, and to this day, I cherish the lessons the game taught me about teamwork, integrity, respect, and healthy competition,” Nooyi remarked.

Nooyi is absolutely thrilled to join ICC.

“I am thrilled to join the ICC as the first person to be appointed to this role. And I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board, ICC’s incredible partners, and cricketers around the world to grow our sport responsibly and give our fans a new reason to follow every ball and shot,” she added.

Further, ICC appointed Nooyi to improve global governance. ICC’s Full Council approved the decision in June 2017.

ICC appointed Nooyi for a two-year term following which there’s a provision for reappointment for two more terms.

However, it can last for a maximum six consecutive years. The apex body’s Independent Ethics Officer and PepsiCo’s General Counsel gave a nod ahead after reviewing for any potential conflicts of interest.

ICC Chairman welcomed the announcement:

ICC Chairman, Shashank Manohar welcomed Indra Nooyi on board.

“Adding another independent director – particularly a female – is such an important step forward in improving our governance. To have someone of Indra’s caliber is fantastic news for the global game. She is frequently recognized as one of the most influential people in business today, running one of the world’s biggest corporations,” Manohar said.

In addition, Manohar explained the criteria required to qualify for the post.

“We undertook a global search looking for the right candidate who would complement the existing skills and experience already on our Board. A cricket enthusiast with experience in the commercial sector and independent of the ICC, any Member or state or associated organization were the primary criteria and in Indra, we have found an exceptional new colleague and we look forward to working with her in the future,” Manohar concluded.

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