Shorts: Kent Cricket, Ospreys, Kyle Walker

Kent Chief Executive Officer Simon Storey will step down at the end of the season after more than six years in the role.

Storey joined the club in 2019 after seven years at Derbyshire, where he oversaw the hosting of the 2017 Women’s World Cup.

During his tenure, Kent won the T20 Blast, One Day Cup, and Women’s County Championship.

Kent will begin the search for a successor next month. The team will start its County Championship Division Two campaign against Northamptonshire on 4th April.

Simon Storey said, “It is the right time now for me, and my ever-supportive family, to step aside and allow a new CEO to bring fresh perspectives, harness the skills of our board members and lead our talented and committed executive team.

“The new cricket landscape promises real opportunity and I am looking forward to being able to contribute to the future strategic development of cricket in Kent, as well as helping the board, who could not have been more supportive of my decision, in their search for my successor.”

The Welsh rugby union side, Ospreys, are set to significantly increase their revenue by moving to a new ground, according to Chief Executive Lance Bradley.

The move to the new Swansea ground is anticipated to provide enhanced facilities and a more attractive venue for sponsors, leading to increased commercial opportunities.

Lance Bradley, Chief Executive of Ospreys, said, “Moving to the historic sports ground in Swansea will enable us to double revenue from two key sources.”

AC Milan and England footballer Kyle Walker has agreed a modelling deal with Hugo Boss.

Walker, who plays for AC Milan, has reportedly signed a lucrative agreement to feature in advertising campaigns for the fashion brand.

He aims to emulate Beckham’s success in building a brand beyond his sporting career.

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