As discussed at previous Members Meetings, the ECB has increasingly raised the topic of term limits of Directors such that the Oxfordshire Cricket Board has been aware that Chris Clements, John Patey and Margaret Stevens will all have to complete their terms of office in the near term.
Chris has now stepped down from the Board and the Directors have decided that John Patey will take the Chair on an interim basis. The Board and all of the cricket community in Oxfordshire are hugely indebted to Chris for the untiring efforts that he has put in over the previous 17 years to improve cricket for all in Oxfordshire. We all wish him the best and hope to continue seeing him around the boundary of Oxfordshire cricket grounds.
The Board have been running a recruitment campaign to attract new Directors and we are delighted to announce that Peter Tervet will join the Board without portfolio and will immediately start to have an influence on cricket in Oxfordshire. Further information about Peter is attached below.
Peter will be proposed as a Director to the membership at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Tuesday 4th July and if approved as a Director by the membership, he will then be appointed Chair by the Directors. Those in the cricketing community will have come across Peter, who is Chair at Thame Town CC. He will continue in this role until the end of the season when he will stand down and not seek re-election at their AGM.
Commenting on the recruitment process, Chris Parkinson said:
The whole recruitment panel has been incredibly pleased and excited about the quality of applicants received for the new Board positions. Those who were successful will have the opportunity to contribute their extensive skill sets to a very exciting future for Oxfordshire Cricket
Commenting on joining the Oxfordshire board, Peter Tervet said:
It is an honour to be nominated as a Director of Oxfordshire Cricket. Since relocating to this part of the world over a decade ago, cricket has been an integral part of my family life. My involvement has spanned various roles, including player, volunteer, coach, and Chairman at Thame. The journey has been immensely rewarding.
As a parent of two boys and a girl, I have personally witnessed the immense value that junior club cricket and the county pathway bring to young people. This first-hand experience motivates me to ensure that we do our utmost to give everybody the best opportunities and support to develop through cricket.
In my professional life, I serve as the COO of an environmental not-for-profit organization and MD of its trading subsidiary. While my background predominantly lies in accounting, my true professional calling lies in fostering meaningful connections with people and driving strategic growth. Through my extensive involvement in the not-for-profit sector and my work with small and medium-sized high-growth businesses, I have acquired a deep understanding of how effective governance can support growth and manage risks. I am committed to leveraging this knowledge to benefit the Oxfordshire cricket community.
The Oxfordshire Board consists of exceptional individuals who are highly motivated and accomplished in their respective fields. I commend the Board and Executive for their outstanding efforts, and I look forward to collaborating with them and continuing to make a lasting positive impact on Oxfordshire Cricket.