Notts appoint former Everton man Richard Kenyon as new chief executive as he replaces long-serving Lisa Pursehouse.
Notts appoint Everton’s Richard Kenyon as new chief executive.
Richard Kenyon, a former Everton Football Club official with ten years of experience in communications and business, has been named the new chief executive of Nottinghamshire, the county champions.
Lisa Pursehouse, who departed the club after 14 seasons in the position and announced her desire to step down earlier this year, will be replaced by Kenyon. Her final week with the team came as they won their first Championship championship since 2010, defeating Warwickshire at Trent Bridge in the last round of games.
Notts is getting ready to take over operational responsibility of Trent Rockets in the Hundred, which coincides with Kenyon’s appointment. Notts will keep a 51 percent controlling ownership in the new joint venture after they announce the completion of their £40 million agreement with Cain International and Ares Management.
Andy Hunt, Notts’ chair, said that Kenyon’s experience at Everton made him the standout candidate: “His leadership at Everton spanned critical areas including commercial strategy, global brand development, major infrastructure projects, and multi-stakeholder consultation – all directly relevant to the current and future ambitions of our club.”
Kenyon described his appointment as “a tremendous privilege”. He said: “It’s a great credit to the outgoing CEO and her team that I’ll be joining a club in such a strong position. I can’t wait to get started later this year and look forward to working closely with the general committee, the executive team, and our members to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead for this great club and all of its teams.”