The Board of Cricket Victoria welcomes the appointment of Dr Joan Norton as an appointed Director. Dr Norton brings experience in sports innovation, media rights, and strategic governance to the organisation. Dr Norton previously held senior commercial roles at Cricket Australia and Swinburne University of Technology and serves as a Director at Rugby Victoria and […]
The Board of Cricket Victoria welcomes the appointment of Dr Joan Norton as an appointed Director.
Dr Norton brings experience in sports innovation, media rights, and strategic governance to the organisation.
Dr Norton previously held senior commercial roles at Cricket Australia and Swinburne University of Technology and serves as a Director at Rugby Victoria and as Deputy Chair of American Football Australia.
Her leadership and impact have been broadly recognised-she was named in Australian Sports Technology Network's Power 100 List for Women in Sports Innovation in 2023.
Prior to her career in sports innovation, Dr Norton worked as a veterinarian in the racing industry in Australia and the United States.
Cricket Victoria Chair Ross Hepburn welcomed Dr Norton's appointment:
"We are pleased to welcome Joan to the Cricket Victoria Board. Joan's strategic insight into media, innovation, data and audiences will be an asset to our organisation as we continue to enhance the game across Victoria."
Dr Norton said:
"It is an honour to join the Board of Cricket Victoria at such an exciting time for the sport, and I'd like to thank my fellow Directors for the opportunity. I look forward to contributing my experience in sport to drive the continued growth and engagement with cricket in our community."
Cricket Victoria Board
Ross Hepburn (Chair)
Chris Bulford
Penelope Cleghorn
Melissa McConnell
Joan Norton
Harish Rao
Shaun Richardson
Paul Sealey
Lydia Dowse
