Cricket PNG announces changes to board

CRICKET Papua New Guinea (CPNG) has announced a change to their board, welcoming Phillippe Allen following the resignation of Justin McGann.
After serving cricket in PNG for the past six years, Curtain Brothers general manager McGann tendered his resignation due to changing circumstances depriving him of his time he wished to commit to his CPNG board activities.
CPNG chief executive Greg Campbell thanked McGann in a statement yesterday.
“Justin has been an exceptional board member over a long period,” he said.
“He has been instrumental in driving cricket success and development in PNG, particularly in areas of infrastructure.
“He and Curtain Brothers have been fantastic supporters of our sport and will continue to do so despite his resignation.”
CPNG chairman Helen Macindoe also thanked McGann.
“On behalf of the board, we wish to sincerely thank Justin for his wonderful service to CPNG, his dedication, drive and direction will be sorely missed at the board level,” she said.
“We wish him well and will no doubt still see him around Cricket Haus.”
Macindoe then welcomed Allen to the board.
“We are pleased to announce Phillippe as Justin’s replacement, Phillippe has an extensive business and professional resume,” she said.
“He has had a long association with PNG and a passion for cricket.
“The board is confident that we have found an excellent replacement who will bring value and expertise.”
Allen is the executive director of ABT Associates – the largest private sector company providing development assistance across PNG.
In his decade-long association with PNG, he has also worked in a number of roles, most recently with the Oil Search Foundation where he was instrumental in forming a partnership with CPNG for their community outreach programmes.
Allen is also a qualified lawyer with experience on several boards.
When questioned on his appointment, Allen said: “I’m excited to get involved with CPNG and to help grow the game.
“I have travelled extensively throughout the country.
“I have seen the values and benefits of CPNG’s community development programmes.
“I have also witnessed the untapped talent in the provinces just waiting to be discovered and integrated. I
“I understand the role of a director and of the board to provide strong support and governance to enable continued success on the international stage.
“Our national teams are doing PNG proud, it’s a privilege and honour to be able to help through my appointment.”