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Jonathan Duckworth voted as Vice Chair

Mon 23 Aug 2021

Jonathan Duckworth voted as Vice Chair

Following a vote by the Board of Directors, Jonathan Duckworth is now the new Vice Chair of Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

Duckworth has been a Board of Director of the Club for the past 18 months and is the Company Pillar lead, as well as a Trustee of the Foundation.

On being voted as Vice Chair, Duckworth said: "Being born around the corner from the ground and a lifelong supporter, it is an absolute honour to have been appointed our Vice Chair.

"With my 30 year career in sports management I will do everything I can to help the Club flourish and thrive at the very heart of our diverse, multicultural community."

Leicestershire County Cricket Club Chairman, Mehmooda Duke M.B.E., D.L said: "The Board is delighted to appoint Jonathan Duckworth as Vice Chair. He brings a wealth of expertise to the Club.

"In the last 18 months he has provided the Board and the Club with a tremendous amount of support and we have no doubt that he will continue to help the Club go from strength to strength."