Glenwright, who worked with the Organising Committee for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is due to take up his new position later this year.

As part of his role with the ICC, he will be responsible for leading cricket’s game and market development programmes.

He will be tasked with helping to get more nations across the world playing the sport, while ensuring there are more competitive teams taking part in international cricket.

Glenwright will have a particular focus on growing the game in new territories such as the United States and China - two countries the ICC are keen to tap in to.

“I am really excited by the prospect of joining the ICC,” said Glenwright.

“My focus will be on assisting the organisation achieve its goal of increasing the quality and reach of the game worldwide.”

Glenwright replaces Tim Anderson, who stepped down as head of global development at the organisation back in June after 16 years of service.

Former Australia under-19 captain Anderson will still have a role within the ICC, however, after chief executive David Richardson said he would be available for consultancy work for the governing body.

He has also been retained part-time to aid the ICC in their attempts to get the United States Cricket Association reinstated as a member following their suspension, which came after "significant concerns about the governance, finance, reputation and cricketing activities” of the body were raised last year.

“I am looking forward to welcoming William to the ICC in such an important role for us,” Richardson said.

“William will utilise his vast experience in international sports management to focus on how we develop and grow the game and ensure we have more teams capable of challenging at the top level.”