Maxwell Walters

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Maxwell Walters (born 28 July 1952 in Bundaberg) is an Australian cricketer and business executive.

Walters played first-class cricket for Queensland from 1975 to 1979, playing primarily as a batsman. He scored 544 first-class runs at an average of 22.66, with a top score of 122. He also played three one-day games for the state. [1]

Walters has worked as Managing Director of Channel Seven Adelaide; various roles at KPMG; Financial Controller of Watkins Pacific Limited; Finance Director of Channel Seven Brisbane and Station Manager of Channel Seven Brisbane. In January 2004 he was appointed the Managing Director of Channel Seven Brisbane. [2] [3]

In 2016, Walters joined Queensland Cricket as CEO, serving in the role until 2019. [4] [5]

He was awarded an OAM in January 2011 for services to cricket, the Queensland community, and the media. [6]

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References

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  2. "The Changing Medium of Media Breakfast". Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
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  4. Brettig, Daniel (3 June 2019). "Queensland Cricket chief resigns in third year of tenure". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  5. Craddock, Robert (29 September 2016). "Max Walters beats former Test star Michael Kasprowicz to Queensland cricket's top job". Fox Sports. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. "Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) entry for Mr Maxwell John Walters". Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . Retrieved 18 January 2022. For service to cricket, and to the community of Queensland.