Leicestershire County Cricket Club is entering a new chapter, as CEO Sean Jarvis prepares to step down in the autumn, having delivered on a five-year plan that has left the club positioned for future growth and innovation both on and off the field.
With increasing momentum behind the domestic game, not least through new investment linked to The Hundred, the club is poised to harness current progress and drive forward with renewed purpose.
Sean 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.”
Work will be underway in the coming weeks to identify a new leader to replace Sean. The club is looking for a CEO, who can build on the current success, continue the upward trajectory and reinforce the club’s position within the Leicestershire community and the wider cricketing world.
Leicestershire County Cricket chair, John Thorpe praised the job done by Sean Jarvis: “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.”
