Our Board

Represented Canterbury at first class level between 1966 & 1984 including four years as captain. An elected executive member of the Board of Control of New Zealand Cricket from 1983 to 1995 including the last three years as deputy Chairman. Then elected to the board of Canterbury Cricket in 2001 and served through to 2015 being chairman of the board from 2006. Awarded the Bert Sutcliffe Medal in 2012 by New Zealand Cricket for outstanding services to cricket, Outside of cricket now a retired lawyer having been a senior partner of the legal firm of Saunders & Co from 1974 to 2016. Cran happily describes himself as a cricket “tragic but follows all sports and is an enthusiastic but very ordinary golfer.

Jono has been on the CCA board since October 2021 and have been Chair of the Board since October 2022. Outside of cricket, Jono co-owns a strategy and advisory business, In Your Corner, operating across New Zealand. Jono holds a number of other corporate governance, advisory boards and not for profit board roles. Jono's passion for cricket runs deep and has participated as a player, coach, team manager, administrator and avid fan over the past 40 years.

Analisa has been on the CCA board since October 2019 and is the Chair of the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Partner at Grant Thornton NZ delivering Risk and Consulting services. Analisa’s passion for cricket started as a young girl watching the Black Caps on TV and recording all the runs and wickets in a notebook, she then proceeded to play through her schooling years. Having two daughters in the game she is extremely passionate about the women and girls programme and keeping them in the game.

Andrew has been on the CCA Board since 2015. Prior to joining the CCA Board he was chair of the South Canterbury Cricket Association and has extensive experience in cricket governance at both District Association and Club level in both Timaru and Christchurch. Outside of cricket Andrew is the Crown Solicitor of Timaru and Partner of law firm Gresson Dorman and Co based in Timaru.

Nettles is a professional Company Director and Chair providing governance and leadership across several Company Boards and NFP’s. Utilising entrepreneurial skill and strategy Nettles works to develop people and entities in their journey towards sustainable growth. Sport’s governance is an area of passion. Nettles has been part of the Nelson Cricket Board for six years, retiring after serving as Chair for five years, early in 2024. Nettles is the Managing Director of Conquest Training, a company dedicated to upskilling NZ’s workforce, providing upskilling, professional development, and strategy. Also active in the charitable sector, Nettles helps several charities in the South Island, is CEO of the Dublin Street Charitable Trust and Chair of Cholmondeley Children’s Centre. Time away from work usually involves sport. Nettles is a recreational cyclist, and mad follower of many sports.

Ric Horsfall has served as a dedicated Director on the Canterbury Cricket Board for the past five years, and has just been reappointed for another three years. Bringing a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to the organisation. His tenure has been marked by a commitment to strengthening the foundations of cricket across Canterbury, from grassroots development to fostering excellence at the highest levels. Ric’s dedication to cricket in Canterbury, reflects his lifelong passion for the game. His focus on youth development and community involvement continues to help shape the future of cricket in Canterbury.

Tenille is a commercial and sports lawyer who recently returned to Christchurch following time overseas working for IMG. She grew up playing cricket for Kumeu and Takapuna Cricket Clubs, as well as her school, before heading to Christchurch for university where she found her interest in sports law. Tenille also holds board roles with Golf New Zealand and Badminton Wellington.