Icc Appoints Claire Furlong
The ICC has announced Claire Furlong as general manager – strategic communications, taking up the position on 17th July.
Furlong is currently the head of sport at Hanover Sport, with clients including England and Wales Cricket Board, NFL and Asian Football Confederation. Prior to Hanover, she ran her own consultancy with clients including Team England for whom she led the media operation of Glasgow 2014.
Her past experience also includes head of marketing and communications for UK Athletics, during which time she spearheaded Londdon’s campaign for hosting the 2017 World Athletics Championship. Previous roles include head of communications at Vero Communications and the English Institute of Sport.
On her appointment, Furlong said: “I am delighted to be joining the ICC at an exciting time with a strategic review underway that is focused on improving both governance and cricket structures.
“I am looking forward to working with cricketing colleagues at both the ICC and around the world as we collectively look forward to taking on the exciting challenges that lie ahead.”
ICC chief executive David Richardson said: “Claire Furlong brings with her a wealth of experience, which she has earned following successful stints with some of the leading sport organisations. Effective communications, internal and external, is a critical aspect of any organisation and we look forward to welcoming her to the ICC headquarters and benefitting from her expertise and experience.”
