David White

David White is a former New Zealand Test cricketer who played two Tests and three ODIs for New Zealand in 1990. He played as an opening batsman on New Zealand's tour to Pakistan and played 99 first-class matches for Northern Districts domestically. White completed an accountancy degree at Massey University in 1990.

White served as CEO of New Zealand Cricket for more than a decade before arriving at DP World ILT20 in September 2023. He spent seven summers at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), contributing to cricket administration across multiple major organizations. His background encompasses international event management and commercial acumen.

Since joining ILT20, White has overseen significant league expansion, including partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait announced in 2025. Girls' cricket participation in the UAE surged from barely a thousand in his first year to more than 5,000 today—a fivefold increase. The league transformed from an Associate-nation venture with limited infrastructure into one of the sport's most compelling competitions in just four years.

Season 4 achieved 397 million unique viewers across TV and OTT platforms—a 7.49% increase over Season 3. White established high-performance pathways for UAE and regional players, with the development tournament becoming the primary feeder system for the main league.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, DP World International League T20 (September 2023–present)
• Chief Executive, New Zealand Cricket (2011–2023)
• Leadership role, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) (seven summers prior to 2023)
• Chief Executive, Auckland Rugby and Wellington Rugby

What David White could bring to DP World International League T20: White's appointment reflects his proven capacity to scale emerging cricket organizations into globally competitive franchises. His dual expertise—combining playing experience with nearly two decades of sports administration across three major cricket boards—positions him to navigate the ILT20's expansion into the broader Gulf region. His track record of building sustainable infrastructure, securing major commercial partnerships, and developing grassroots talent pathways suggests he will continue positioning the league as a premier global T20 competition while simultaneously using it as a catalyst for regional talent development and cricket growth across the Middle East.