Independent Chair (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking an Independent Chair to lead its Board through a governance reset and a period of strategic transformation. The Chair will oversee Board renewal and the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive, then guide long-term priorities including sustainable sporting success, financial and commercial development, membership growth, and stronger stakeholder relationships. The role requires building a cohesive Board, fostering constructive challenge and collective decision-making, and securing support for change among stakeholders with differing interests. The Chair will also help shape the organization’s long-term direction and maintain confidence across complex relationships. Candidates should bring significant experience chairing complex organizations through cultural, structural, and strategic change, along with a strong record of Board leadership and consensus-building. They should demonstrate strategic vision, sound understanding of executive and non-executive responsibilities, and experience developing an effective Chair–Chief Executive relationship. Strong financial literacy, commercial judgment, political awareness, emotional intelligence, integrity, independence, and the courage to make difficult decisions are essential. An interest in cricket and understanding of issues facing the professional and community game would be an advantage.