Notts appoint Everton's Richard Kenyon as new chief executive
Key Takeaways
- Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club appointed Richard Kenyon as its new Chief Executive.
- Kenyon previously worked for ten years in commercial and communications roles at Everton Football Club.
- He replaces Lisa Pursehouse, who stepped down after 14 seasons, immediately following the club's Championship title win.
- Kenyon's appointment aligns with Notts preparing to take operational control of the Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
- Michael Temple will act as interim CEO until Kenyon begins his role in December.
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has named Richard Kenyon as its new chief executive, bringing a decade of commercial and communications experience from Everton Football Club. Kenyon succeeds Lisa Pursehouse, who departed after 14 seasons, with her final week marked by the club securing their first Championship title since 2010. The appointment comes as Nottinghamshire finalizes a major deal to assume operational control of the Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Club chair Andy Hunt praised Kenyon's leadership experience in commercial strategy and infrastructure projects as perfectly aligning with the club's future ambitions. Kenyon expressed excitement, noting the strong position he is inheriting from the outgoing CEO and her team. Michael Temple will serve as interim chief executive until Kenyon officially starts in December, amidst a period of several county CEO changes across the sport.
