Leicestershire County Cricket CEO to bowl his last over this autumn
Leicestershire County Cricket Club has announced that CEO Sean Jarvis will leave his role this autumn after completing a five-year term.
Jarvis, who joined in 2020, is credited with steering the club through a period of growth and change, including on-field success and organisational development.
The club says it is now well-positioned to move forward, with momentum building in the domestic game and new investment expected.
Jarvis said: “I’m delighted to have played my part in the ongoing journey of Leicestershire County Cricket. When I joined in 2020, I set out a five-year plan, and I’m pleased to have been able to deliver on that. I’m proud to have overseen the one-day cup success, which was our first trophy in 14 years, plus the club’s first Boca, and the club is also currently top of its division. It hasn’t been without challenges, but that’s wider than the club itself and more linked to the game as a whole.
“I’m proud to be departing with the club in such a great position for the start of a new era. We now have a team that can compete on all fronts. Things are looking extremely positive for the future, both on and off the pitch. I’ll continue to follow the club and wish everyone all the best for the future. I’d particularly like to thank the staff for supporting me during my time at the club.”
The club will now begin the process of recruiting a new CEO to take the reins later this year.
John Thorpe, Club Chair said: “Sean has been fantastic from day one. He’s had to contend with a lot, successfully steering the club through the COVID times and carefully managing the operational side of the business. It’s been a challenging time for the whole game in recent years, and we’ve come through it with the potential now for an exciting future.
“Looking forward, we’re actively searching for the right person to come in, following Sean’s departure in the autumn, and build on the solid foundations he’s established. For that person, there’s a huge opportunity to grow the club, especially with significant financial investments forthcoming. That will naturally boost the whole country cricket game, and we’re excited to expand our corporate, commercial and partnership opportunities. Leicester is quite a unique sporting city with the prominence of cricket, rugby, basketball and football here, and we need to harness that community. We’re really excited for the new era and the opportunities that it will bring.”
