Lancashire Cricket appoints Richard Kenyon as new Chief Executive Officer
Lancashire Cricket can confirm the appointment of Richard Kenyon as the Club’s new Chief Executive Officer, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the Club.
A Lancashire supporter based in Southport, Richard will join from Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, where he has served as Chief Executive Officer.
He brings a wealth of leadership, commercial and sporting experience and a lifelong passion for sport, having previously held senior executive roles as Chief Commercial & Communications Officer at Everton Football Club and Chief Executive Officer of Everton in the Community.
During more than a decade at Everton Football Club, Richard played a pivotal role in the delivery of the Club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and developed valuable experience across both elite sport and charitable sectors.
The appointment follows the announcement earlier this year that current Chief Executive Officer Daniel Gidney will retire at the end of the year, bringing to a close 14 years of leadership and service at Lancashire Cricket.
“I am deeply honoured to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Lancashire Cricket."
Richard Kenyon
CEO
"This is a Club with a proud history, passionate Members and supporters, and tremendous ambition. To have the opportunity to play a leading role in the next chapter of its journey is a real privilege.
“I’m excited to work alongside Dame Sarah, the Board, the Executive Team, our players, staff and Members to build on the foundations that have been established and help drive the Club forward, both on and off the field, over the coming years.
“It is a fantastic opportunity and one that I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into. The ambition and vision of the new Board were among the key factors in my decision to join the Club. There is a great deal of work ahead, but I’m absolutely determined to ensure Lancashire is once again recognised as one of the most competitive and successful counties in the country.
“My connection with Lancashire Cricket dates back to the 1980s. I fondly remember watching the Red Rose take on West Indies at Southport and Birkdale Cricket Club in 1984, and I have loved visiting Emirates Old Trafford with family and friends for Lancashire games and Test matches over the last forty years. To now have the opportunity to lead this great Club as Chief Executive Officer is incredibly special and is a responsibility I take very seriously.”
Lancashire Cricket Chair, Dame Sarah Storey, added: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Richard to Lancashire Cricket as our new Chief Executive Officer. We undertook an extensive and thorough search process to identify the right person to lead the Club, and Richard emerged as the outstanding candidate from an exceptionally strong field. I am confident he will be an excellent fit for the role and the ambitions we have for Lancashire Cricket.
“Richard brings a wealth of leadership experience, a strong understanding of professional sport, and valuable previous experience within the game."
Dame Sarah Storey
Lancashire Cricket Chair
He also already has a deep connection to the Red Rose, which I felt was important.
“We have an incredibly strong foundation to build upon, and Richard’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue to develop the Club, both on and off the field, and drive Lancashire Cricket forward.
“Finally, I would like to thank Daniel Gidney for his exceptional leadership, commitment and service as our outgoing Chief Executive. His contribution to Lancashire Cricket has been immense, and we wish him every success for the future.”
Richard will take up the role at Emirates Old Trafford later this year, with further details to be confirmed to Members and supporters in advance.
Elevate Talent led this search for their new CEO.