Cricket ACT is on the hunt for a new chief executive with James Allsopp set to leave behind "unfinished business" to link up with Cricket Australia in March.
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Allsopp will join Cricket Australia on March 29 as the executive general manager of community cricket.
It brings an end to a two-year stint as Cricket ACT boss for Allsopp, who rose from ACT Meteors coach to the role of the association's chief.
The Cricket ACT board will soon begin the hunt for a replacement, while Canberra's coalition of major participation sports (COMPS) will need to appoint a new chairman.
Allsopp took the chance to thank the Cricket ACT board for handing the former high performance manager the reins in September 2018 following the departure of Cameron French.
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"I am proud of what we have achieved together, and while there is an element of unfinished business, it is of great comfort to me to know that I leave with their blessing," Allsopp said.
"I would also like to express my gratitude to all of the staff at Cricket ACT.
"What gives me most pride on reflection of our time together is to have seen you thrive in your respective roles which has driven positive outcomes within cricket and the community more broadly.
"Our organisation is driven by your passion in the game and strong belief that cricket can enrich the lives of others and I have been honoured to witness that passion and commitment to our sport within each of our teams.
"We continue to aspire to improve all cricket operations. I take comfort departing knowing that there are outstanding leaders with the cricket community that will work closely with the board and management in growing the game in the territory."
Allsopp's move into the community cricket space comes after he played a role in the development of Cricket ACT's junior growth strategy, which resulted in junior registered teams increasing by 12 per cent.
"James leaves Cricket ACT in a strong position evident by the growth in commercial partners, the exemplary delivery of W/BBL and international cricket in Canberra," Cricket Australian interim chief Nick Hockley said.
"The significant investment into Cricket ACT pathways will ensure they continue to be a talent nursery for Australian Cricket as well as the sustainable investment in infrastructure to support the growth of cricket within the ACT and surrounding region.
"I would like to acknowledge the outstanding role Stuart Wiley is playing as acting EGM, Community Cricket since Belinda Clark departed last month.
"Stuart will continue to play a pivotal role in leading the department over the next three months, until James takes up the post on 29 March 2021."
Caden Helmers
Caden Helmers is a sports journalist for The Canberra Times.
Caden Helmers is a sports journalist for The Canberra Times.
