Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has named Michael Temple as their new chief executive. The appointment follows Richard Kenyon’s unexpected move to Lancashire, where he has taken up the same role.
Temple has a strong history with Nottinghamshire, having first joined the club’s marketing team at Trent Bridge and later returned in 2018 as the commercial director. His credentials were further established through roles as head of commercial at both Glamorgan and the London Stadium.
“Michael has demonstrated total commitment to Nottinghamshire and has provided assured leadership as interim chief executive,” commented club chairman Andy Hunt. “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.”
Kenyon had succeeded Lisa Pursehouse in 2025 but departed after less than a year, leaving his long-held position at Nottinghamshire for the club of his boyhood support, Lancashire.
Temple expressed his appreciation for the new role, stating, “It is a privilege to be appointed chief executive of a club that means so much to me. 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.”
