MICHAEL TEMPLE APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE
No one would suggest that Michael's strings will be pulled by any former CEOs lurking in the background at HQ... but hey ho!
Pravda spins it:
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have appointed Michael Temple as Chief Executive.
Michael takes office immediately having previously served as the club’s Interim Chief Executive and Commercial Director.
He brings extensive experience across professional sport and venue management, alongside a deep understanding of the cricketing landscape, Nottinghamshire and Trent Bridge.
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Chairman Andy Hunt said: “Michael has demonstrated total commitment to Nottinghamshire and has provided assured leadership as Interim Chief Executive.
“He understands what this club means to its members and supporters, and combines that understanding with commercial and operational experience, mature judgement and significant ambition for our future.
“We look forward to working with Michael to support successful teams, further strengthen the club’s financial position, develop our facilities and ensure Trent Bridge continues to offer an outstanding experience for everyone who visits.”
Michael has enjoyed a long career in sport and venue management that included spells at Glamorgan County Cricket Club and the Olympic Stadium in London, in addition to two spells with Nottinghamshire.
“It is a privilege to be appointed Chief Executive of a club that means so much to me,” said Michael.
“There is much to look forward to at Trent Bridge as we prepare to host the men’s and women’s Ashes next summer, return to our redeveloped pavilion and position ourselves to build upon the winning records of our teams.
“The support I’ve received over the past few weeks and throughout my 16 seasons at Trent Bridge has been immense and I’m incredibly proud to lead a group of people that care about this club as deeply as I do and are committed to shaping a prosperous future.”
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CEO RICHARD KENYON TO JOIN LANCASHIRE
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Chief Executive Richard Kenyon has resigned from his post, having accepted an offer to succeed departing Lancashire Cricket Club Chief Executive Daniel Gidney.
Richard joined Nottinghamshire in December 2025, but has taken the decision to return to the north west.
He has ceased operational duties with immediate effect and will serve the remainder of his contractual notice period in accordance with Nottinghamshire’s governance protocols.
Michael Temple, Nottinghamshire’s Commercial Director, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive at Trent Bridge having previously served in the role before Richard’s arrival.
“Richard’s decision to leave is grounded in his ties to his home patch and while I’m disappointed that he is leaving so early in his tenure, I do understand the demands of the role and the lure of working closer to home,” said Nottinghamshire Chairman Andy Hunt.
“Richard made a positive impression at Trent Bridge during a period in which we have maintained strong performances on the pitch, grown commercially and maintained strong operational delivery. We wish him well for the future.
“I’m delighted that Michael has accepted my invitation to take the reins. He has an excellent understanding of our club and our people and he will provide the continuity, energy and leadership we need as we move forward.”
Richard Kenyon said: “Nottinghamshire is a great club, and I will always be grateful for the warm welcome I received from everyone at Trent Bridge. The club is already in a strong position, and with the talent and ambition of its coaching staff and players, its executive and non-executive teams, and the passion of its members, I’m sure there is an even brighter future ahead.
“While the opportunity to join my home county of Lancashire was impossible for me to turn down, I leave Nottinghamshire with nothing but warmth and affection for the club and the people who make it so special.”
Regarding Kenyons resignation I think it was always going to be a stepping stone to a more attractive position elsewhere' but you have to ask the question is all well financially at the bridge with the on going pavilion development going on & on only time will tell as information drips out to members or was it just a bridge to far for Richard
ReplyDeleteThank goodness!!
ReplyDeleteWhy? He was eminently preferable to Pursehouse.
DeleteDefinitely not!
DeleteHere here!! He was just a money grabber. Increasing the cost of international tickets, to make them out of reach for ordinary people, even charging more to sit on the end of a row!. Not what is needed at Notts.
DeleteI find that very unprofessional as Mr Kenyon has not been there a year, unless there are issues within not being reported.
ReplyDeleteTimed during the H*ndred, when you know who will have been more obviously present around Trent Bridge, you know the CEO of Christmases past.
Delete83,NOT OUT
ReplyDeleteGetting homesick after just a few months .Hardly an excuse for a grown man!
Surely there is more to this but we of course may never know
Par for the course!
We only know what they want us to know.
Very unprofessional.
ReplyDeleteOr Is miss pursestrings now manoeuvring into position for a comeback
ReplyDeleteNow little Richard as jumped ship
Would not be surprised as the hundreds novelty factor starts to lose its appeal from the ECB new ordinance & none cricket lovers
There is no mention of Kenyon resigning from the board of The Rockets, or whatever the company name is.
ReplyDeleteHe already has according to the information on the Companies House website. Resigned on the 10th August.
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ReplyDeleteHe wasn't the man for job 12 months ago, but he apparently is now; Le Petit Dauphin inherits her crown this time.
ReplyDeleteBeware, an appoint fraught with danger for members and memberships as we know them.
83 NOT OUT
ReplyDeleteI have had a couple of run ins with Michael Temple . He came up with an idea that cost Notts thousands of lost spdctators for home Blast 20 games not so long ago . His idea was to make all spectators book a specific seat number in advance of the game . It meant that friends and relatives could not often sit together to enjoy the game . Temple insisted on keeping the hated system until the reduced attendance figures made him change to the old - and current) system of sitting where you like - depending on weather conditions and pitch position etc . He was quite stubborn about it even though it was very unpopular .,
Will he just be a “yes” man to you know who ?