Rob Lynch announced as new PCA chief executive

Before joining the PCA, Lynch served as chief operating officer at Middlesex Cricket

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The Professional Cricketers' Association have announced Rob Lynch as their new chief executive.

Lynch, 38, has been in charge on an interim basis since the departure of Tony Irish earlier in the year. He will take permanant charge with immediate effect.

Speaking of the news, Lynch said: "It is a great honour to have been chosen as the next chief executive of the PCA. Cricket may face significant challenges ahead with the COVID-19 crisis but this provides us with a wonderful opportunity to take a creative approach with key stakeholders, re-purposing the organisation and ensuring the health of our sport and members.

“I inherit a very strong team and I would like to pay tribute to their consistent commitment since I joined. I would also like to thank the PCA board, player reps and staff for their continued support as we drive the organisation forward together.”

As a player, he represented New Zealand at under-19 level before going on to play forr Auckland. He was also a coach and a registered agent.

PCA chairman, Daryl Mitchell explained: “It is great credit to Rob that he has made such a compelling case for his appointment as our CEO. In the most trying circumstances one could imagine, Rob has shown great leadership and provided much needed stability within the organisation.

“His energetic, innovative approach and the respect he has built up with our members and key stakeholders make him the ideal candidate to steer the PCA through the uncertain times ahead.”

Non-executive chairmain of the PCA, Julian Metherell added: “Rob has provided outstanding leadership to all aspects of the PCA’s work over the last six months in his role as interim CEO. He brings an in-depth knowledge of the game and strong commercial skills to the role. The PCA Board looks forward to working with him.”

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