BBC Radio Gloucestershire sports commentator Peter Matthews is the new Gloucestershire Cricket Chair.
A Gloucestershire fan of more than 50 years, Matthews combines his love of cricket with commentary duties for the BBC, covering Cheltenham Town.
Gloucestershire-born and bred, Matthews joins the Club’s Board having enjoyed a successful career in business and has a track record of running businesses with turnovers of hundreds of millions of pounds. A Gloucestershire Cricket fan since 1972, he is also experienced in working with senior clients and CEOs to deliver strategy and personal coaching.
In addition to his achievements in business, he is a qualified CEO coach with Meyletr Campbell and having held senior managing partner positions, has significant experience in providing strong commercial input into organisational strategy.
Commenting on his appointment as Chair, Peter said: “I am humbled and honoured to be asked to Chair the County of which I am a Life Member, and one which I have watched and supported for over 50 years. I look forward to meeting many Members and supporters in the weeks and months to come and am excited for what the future holds.
“My short-term priorities are threefold. Firstly, to build relationships with all the different stakeholders involved in the club but particularly the Members who I now represent. Secondly, to work with the board and the executive team to continue to restore the financial health of the club and thirdly, to work with all parties on a four-year plan for the Club.
“’In talking over the role, I would also like to thank Steve Nelson for stepping in at a difficult time as Acting Chair and giving real selfless service to the county. Steve has done a terrific job and we should all thank him for his efforts.”
