Dr Ros C Rivaz has been appointed to the ICC board as an independent director. She is set to join the board on an initial three-year term, which can be extended for a maximum of three more years.
Rivaz, who is currently chair of Anglian Water and the lead independent director at Aperam SA and Victrex plc, Europe-based material science companies, has experience in executive roles in blue chip companies, both in the UK and internationally, "providing a broad perspective on strategy, risk and performance management," as an ICC statement described.
"Throughout her career, Dr Rivaz has been an active and engaged board member, undertaking site visits and stakeholder interactions across government, commercial, and community sectors," an statement said. "Her deep understanding of governance, corporate strategy, and operational effectiveness is complemented by her commitment to diversity and inclusion, making her a strong addition to the ICC Board."
Rivaz has also been involved in several community and educational initiatives, including supporting STEM uptake among young women through the Your-Life campaign, chairing the Council of the University of Southampton, and actively participating in local community projects and charities such as Water Aid.
"It is a privilege to join the ICC Board at such an exciting time for the sport," Rivaz said. "Cricket continues to reach new audiences, inspire communities and strengthen its position as one of the world's most influential global sports.
"I look forward to working alongside the ICC Chairman, fellow Board members, and the wider cricket family to support the continued growth of the game. Strong governance, long-term thinking and an inclusive approach to decision-making will be central to ensuring cricket continues to thrive and create opportunities for future generations across all parts of the world."
Previously, former PepsiCo chair and chief executive Indra Nooyi had served on the ICC board as its first independent female director in 2018. The appointment of an independent director was part of a raft of extensive changes the ICC made to its constitution at the time, and has echoes of the famously discarded Woolf report, which called for more independent directors in the body.