Warren Deutrom to Step Down as Cricket Ireland CEO After 19 Transformative Years

Cricket Ireland has officially confirmed that long-serving Chief Executive Officer Warren Deutrom will step down from his position at the end of August, concluding a transformative 19-year tenure that reshaped the landscape of Irish cricket.

Deutrom’s departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for Irish cricket, one that saw the national governing body achieve milestones previously thought out of reach. Under his leadership, Ireland attained Full Member and Test status in 2017—an elite recognition granted to only 12 of the 108 cricket-playing nations globally. This landmark achievement capped years of strategic growth, vision, and relentless advocacy on the international stage.

Reflecting on his decision, Deutrom shared emotional remarks following Cricket Ireland’s board meeting. “The role of Cricket Ireland CEO has covered more than a third of my life and two-thirds of my professional career,” he said. “It has felt more like a vocation and a true labour of love than a mere job. The attainment of ICC Full Membership and Test status is the most significant achievement I’ll look back on with pride.”

He added that the foundations for future success are firmly in place, citing new ICC funding, infrastructure plans, a central contract system for both men’s and women’s players, and the opportunity to co-host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as signs of progress. “I’m more confident than ever that the foundations are there to realise that new vision, so it’s the right time for me to hand over the baton,” Deutrom stated.

With nearly 30 years in cricket administration, Deutrom has played key roles not only in Ireland but globally. He previously served as Head of Events for both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). He currently sits on several influential panels, including the ICC Chief Executives Committee and ICC Women’s Cricket Committee, and chairs the European T20 Premier League.

Cricket Ireland Chair Brian MacNeice praised Deutrom’s vision and legacy. “The measure of success for any CEO is: have they left the organisation in a better place than they found it. There is no doubt that Warren has achieved that,” MacNeice said. “He led the organisation through an unparalleled period of growth, including the economic crash and the COVID-19 pandemic, while always keeping an eye on the big picture.”

MacNeice credited Deutrom with driving many of Irish cricket’s most significant milestones, adding, “Warren doesn’t just leave a list of achievements—he leaves behind several major projects in motion, such as a national stadium and co-hosting rights for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which point to an even brighter future.”

Cricket Ireland has announced it will begin a thorough recruitment process to appoint a successor who will carry forward the organisation’s vision for sustainable growth and global competitiveness. As Deutrom prepares to bid farewell, he expressed gratitude to colleagues, mentors, and the broader cricket community: “The most powerful memories I’ll take with me are of our Irish cricket family… the wonderful colleagues and countless friends I am privileged to have made.”