New appointments add valuable skills and experience to Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Board of Trustees
The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) has appointed six new voluntary Trustees to its Board following a competitive recruitment campaign. The new appointments will add valuable new skills and experience to the Board, complimenting the extensive experience of the existing trustees, and strengthening the Foundation's governance, as it continues to empower communities and improve lives through cricket across Derbyshire.
Kate Hill is an experienced business leader with more than 20 years' experience in business development and strategic marketing. Currently Commercial Director of Simoda, a technology service provider, Kate also has a strong personal connection to grassroots cricket.
Roger Jones has more than 40 years' professional experience in assurance and compliance in Industry, alongside over 50 years' involvement in recreational cricket, including playing a leading role in the successful development of Clifton Cricket Club.
Jill Matthews is a Charity Chief Executive and NHS leader with extensive experience in health and the voluntary sector.
Theo Till is a Charactered Planning and Development Surveyor, and leads Wheeldon 1867, a Derby headquartered land promotion business. Theo has over 20 years recreational playing experience in Derbyshire cricket, and also volunteers on the committee of his current club.
Pradhumn Tripathi had over 20 years' experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes. He is a grassroots cricket coach in Derby, and an advocate for safeguarding and women's cricket.
Karen Zwager has held senior leadership roles in the retail sector with organisation including Sainsburys, Halfords and Curry's, with extensive experience in strategy, operational improvement and change management. Karen also has a life-long association with cricket, and is passionate about enabling access to the benefits and opportunities it provides.
In a further appointment, Chris Storr will take on an advisory role as Non-Executive Director, Finance. Although not a Trustee, Chris will provide independent strategic financial oversight, advice, and guidance to the Board. Chris is a qualified accountant with extensive experience in Board, senior financial and business leadership roles, as well as a longstanding involvement in recreational cricket in Derbyshire.
These new appointments will add to the extensive experience provided by existing Trustees on the Board, that include Gareth Harry, Charlotte Horton, Sue Marshall, Chetan Patel, Jonathan White and Bob Blenkinsop.
Richard Wood, Managing Director of the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, said:
"We are delighted to be able to confirm these appointments, which will further strengthen our strategic governance and support our ambition to empower communities and improve more lives through cricket. All our trustees bring valuable expertise and a shared commitment to making cricket accessible to everyone. Together, they will help us widen participation, strengthen partnerships, and increase our impact across Derbyshire. We are grateful that a very high number of strong applicants expressed an interest in these voluntary roles, and I am delighted to be working with such a strong and committed Board of Trustees."
Bob Blenkinsop, Chair of the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation, added:
"This is an exciting time for the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation. Cricket is growing across all formats, and we have an ambitious strategy to be "a game for everyone". I am delighted to welcome all these new trustees to the Foundation, and I look forward to working with them and our existing Board members, to support the delivery of our strategy."
New trustees of the DCF are appointed for initial terms of three years in the first instance. More information on all our Trustees and our Governance can be found HERE.