Lamb to Leave ECB Chief Executive Post
Tim Lamb, the Chief Executive of the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) since 1997, is to step down from his post at the end of September.
Announcing his decision today, Lamb (51) said:
'I feel that after nearly eight years in the role I have probably taken the ECB as far as I can. As the organisation moves into the next phase of its development with a revised strategic plan and new challenges to face, it’s time to move on and hand over the reins to someone else.
'I have been privileged to be the first Chief Executive of ECB following its creation as the single national governing body for cricket in England and Wales back in January 1997, and I am very proud of the Board’s many and varied achievements since that time. I believe that cricket as a sport has a new vibrancy about it and has taken some significant steps forward at all levels in recent years. I hope that’s the generally held view among those who follow and support the game.'
Reflecting on his time as Chief Executive, Lamb said:
'It’s a high intensity role that has demanded my total focus and commitment for a considerable period of time now. Sometimes, if you’re not careful, the job can almost take over your life completely, and inevitably there have been sacrifices that have needed to be made from both a personal and a family point of view. I still feel that I have plenty to offer, but I think now is the time to stand aside before I risk losing any of my motivation or enthusiasm. There are some important tasks to complete over the next four months, including the delivery of a world class ICC Champions Trophy tournament on behalf of the international community in September. Then I shall feel ready to move on and let others build on what has been started.'
Commenting on Lamb’s decision, ECB Chairman David Morgan said:
'Having been Chief Executive of ECB since its inception in 1997, Tim has played a major role in the improvement in the England Team’s performance as well as doing much to develop cricket at the grass roots and to popularise the game. He will leave behind a solid base on which his successor will be able to work to develop the business.
'It has been a privilege to work with Tim in the establishment and subsequent development of the single governing body for cricket in England and Wales, and he will also be missed by those in the international cricket community where he has performed with distinction over the last decade.'
For further information please contact: John Read, Director of Communications, on 0207-432-1244 or 07774-476391.
Announcing his decision today, Lamb (51) said:
'I feel that after nearly eight years in the role I have probably taken the ECB as far as I can. As the organisation moves into the next phase of its development with a revised strategic plan and new challenges to face, it’s time to move on and hand over the reins to someone else.
'I have been privileged to be the first Chief Executive of ECB following its creation as the single national governing body for cricket in England and Wales back in January 1997, and I am very proud of the Board’s many and varied achievements since that time. I believe that cricket as a sport has a new vibrancy about it and has taken some significant steps forward at all levels in recent years. I hope that’s the generally held view among those who follow and support the game.'
Reflecting on his time as Chief Executive, Lamb said:
'It’s a high intensity role that has demanded my total focus and commitment for a considerable period of time now. Sometimes, if you’re not careful, the job can almost take over your life completely, and inevitably there have been sacrifices that have needed to be made from both a personal and a family point of view. I still feel that I have plenty to offer, but I think now is the time to stand aside before I risk losing any of my motivation or enthusiasm. There are some important tasks to complete over the next four months, including the delivery of a world class ICC Champions Trophy tournament on behalf of the international community in September. Then I shall feel ready to move on and let others build on what has been started.'
Commenting on Lamb’s decision, ECB Chairman David Morgan said:
'Having been Chief Executive of ECB since its inception in 1997, Tim has played a major role in the improvement in the England Team’s performance as well as doing much to develop cricket at the grass roots and to popularise the game. He will leave behind a solid base on which his successor will be able to work to develop the business.
'It has been a privilege to work with Tim in the establishment and subsequent development of the single governing body for cricket in England and Wales, and he will also be missed by those in the international cricket community where he has performed with distinction over the last decade.'
For further information please contact: John Read, Director of Communications, on 0207-432-1244 or 07774-476391.