Sussex CEO Rob Andrew Appointed England's Managing Director of Professional Cricket

In his new role, Andrew will focus on nurturing and developing both men’s and women's domestic cricket, building on his seven-year experience as Sussex CEO and former sporting career in both rugby and cricket.

• Rob Andrew, the former Sussex CEO and a former athlete with significant experience in both rugby and cricket, has been selected to serve as England's Managing Director of Professional Cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board
• In his new role, Andrew will lead the development of both men’s and women's domestic cricket in England and Wales.
• Andrew's appointment to the ECB is part of a larger restructuring effort, coming after the appointment of Leshia Hawkins as the ECB's Managing Director of Recreational Games.
• Prior to his new role, during his time at Sussex, Andrew was credited for successfully managing the cricket club's financials but faced criticism for poor on-field performance and failure to retain high-profile homegrown players.
• Sussex has yet to find a replacement for CEO position.

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