Chris Carman for the WACA Board

For Chris Carman, cricket is more than a sport – it’s a tribe. And in Western Australia, there is no bigger tribe than the members of the WACA.

Chris believes cricket has a vital role in inspiring, connecting and uniting West Australians. 

Now, he wants to contribute his skills and experience to strengthen the WACA for the benefit of its members and the future of the game.

Chris is the Managing Director of Benchmark Projects, one of the State’s leading project management consultancies. 

With more than four decades’ experience delivering major infrastructure, residential developments and high-performance sporting facilities, he brings a wealth of expertise in governance, strategic planning, risk management and stakeholder relations.

Chris possesses a rare combination of skills: the deep knowledge of a long-standing WACA member and cricket tragic, combined with the professional rigour of a senior business leader trusted to deliver complex, multi-million-dollar projects. 

This balance of passion and professionalism makes him uniquely placed to serve on the WACA Board.

Chris Carman is standing for the WACA Board to:

• Bring a fresh perspective grounded in strong governance – combining more than 40 years of professional leadership with a lifelong passion for cricket.
• Protect the WACA’s heritage and traditions while helping to shape a strong, modern future for the game.
• Give back to the cricket community by applying his extensive political, business and community networks to secure funding, partnerships and new opportunities.
• Strengthen player pathways and expand participation at all levels – from grassroots to elite – ensuring cricket remains accessible to all.
• Champion an inclusive cricket culture where diversity is celebrated and every member, player and supporter feels part of the WACA tribe.
• Represent members first and foremost, ensuring their voices are heard in Board decisions and their experience as WACA members continues to grow.
• Apply proven skills in risk, finance and strategic planning to ensure the WACA is well-governed, financially sustainable and positioned for long-term success.