Harry Chathli appointed Yorkshire chair, wants to bring trophies back to Headingley

He replaces Tanni Grey-Thompson, who has held the position of interim chair since Kamlesh Patel stepped aside at the club's AGM in March

"Bringing trophies back" to Headingley is a priority for Harry Chathli after being appointed chair of Yorkshire.

In June, The Cricketer reported Chathli was set to be proposed as the club's new chair, with his appointment subject to the members electing him as a non-executive director with a two-thirds majority at an EGM and a subsequent election within the board.

He replaces Tanni Grey-Thompson, who has held the position of interim chair since Kamlesh Patel stepped aside at the club's AGM in March. She will continue to serve on the board as a non-executive director.

Chathli has a background in corporate finance, media and investor relations. His daughter, Kira, is a wicketkeeper for South East Stars, Surrey and Oval Invincibles.

^{Chathli replaces Tanni Grey-Thompson, who has been serving as interim chair since March [SWPix.com/Yorkshire CCC]}

"It's an honour and privilege to be appointed chair of one of the most iconic clubs in the cricketing world and a renowned contributor to English cricket heritage," Chathli said.

"Cricket is at an inflexion point with unprecedented growth reaching new audiences who are attracted by the variety of formats. YCCC has played its part in this growth within the men's cricket and has also been at the forefront of development of women’s cricket in the country. I am also proud of the fact we are championing disability and LGBTQ+ cricket.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tanni for her excellent stewardship of the club through a very challenging period this year. YCCC is an exceptional club and I'm looking forward to working with her, the board and the management team in bringing some trophies back to the club"

Chief executive, Stephen Vaughan, added: "Harry brings strong business acumen and experience, and I am sure this positive impact that will benefit Yorkshire CCC and the Yorkshire family as a whole.

"The board looks forward to working with Harry and collectively we are committed to delivering long-term success that YCCC members deserve."

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