Leicestershire County Cricket Club has appointed Emma White as its new CEO, effective from 1st September 2025.
Emma White brings a wealth of sporting and management experience to the role, having previously been managing director of rugby side Doncaster Knights and held senior positions in the horse racing industry, including managing Limerick and Sedgefield Racecourses.
The appointment follows the announcement earlier this year that current CEO, Sean Jarvis, would be stepping down in the autumn, having successfully delivered a five-year plan that leaves the club well-positioned for future growth and innovation. As planned, Sean will remain with the club in a key consultancy role, in order to support Emma during the transition.
New CEO, Emma White, said: “I’m really excited to get started with the club. I’ll be joining equipped with a range of experience and a proven track record in driving success in the sector. Sean has done a wonderful job and the club is in a great position, my aim is to build on this success leveraging the opportunities brought about by The Hundred.”
Leicestershire County Cricket chair, John Thorpe said: “With the appointment of Emma White as our new CEO, we’ve identified a leader with the right sporting background to build on the success Sean has delivered. We want to continue this upward trajectory we are on and reinforce the club’s position within the Leicestershire community and the wider cricketing world. I’m really excited for the next chapter.”
Sean Jarvis added: “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. We’re looking to finish this season on a successful note, which is a great way for me to depart and let the new chapter begin. I wish Emma all the success in the world in her new role and I look forward to working with her during the transition period.”
