Lancashire Appoint Boa Ceo Andy Anson As Chairman
Lancashire Cricket have appointed BOA CEO Andy Anson as the club’s new Chairman.
He will take over in the role from Acting Chairman, Les Platts, with immediate effect. Platts, meanwhile, will return to his previous position as Treasurer, having stepped into the Acting Chairman role in April following the death of David Hodgkiss.
The Lancashire-born Anson, who is currently responsible for taking Team GB to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, will work alongside club CEO Daniel Gidney in a non-executive capacity. He has previously held a number of roles in sport, serving as CEO of the ATP World Tour in Europe, the CEO of England’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Bid, and as Commercial Director at Lancashire Cricket’s Salford neighbours Manchester United.
“Since my dad first took me to Old Trafford in the early 1970’s as a Junior Member, Lancashire Cricket Club has been an important part of my life and I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman,” said Anson.
“I do however regret that this opportunity has come about following the sad passing of David Hodgkiss OBE earlier this year and would like to add my condolences to David’s family and those who knew him well. He did a fantastic job as Chairman of the Club and I want to continue David’s legacy in our pursuit of ensuring Lancashire is the best cricket club in the world, both on and off the field.
“I look forward to working with the Board and our CEO Daniel Gidney to continue on the superb work done by David, and subsequently Les Platts, to help guide this great Club through the challenges which have presented themselves throughout a tough 2020 and to a bright future.”
