Match Preview: Essex v Hampshire Hawks Men, Vitality Blast
Hawks Men travel to Chelmsford for their final Vitality Blast group match, with the team all but confirmed to finish in the top four
Hampshire Cricket Company Limited (“Hampshire Cricket”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Pike as Deputy Chairman with effect from 1st June, 2021.
Pike will assist Chairman, Rod Bransgrove, with his duties, including liaison with Hampshire Cricket Members, Supporters and Partners such as Eastleigh Borough Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board. He will be involved in the planning and execution of Board meetings and will act as Chairman in the absence of Bransgrove under any circumstances.
I am delighted that Nick has accepted the role of Deputy Chair and look forward to working closely with him over the coming years. I am sure his calm demeanour and excellent communication skills will assist the Club to enhance and further develop its relationships with customers, stakeholders and partners alike.”
Rod Bransgrove, Hampshire Cricket Chairman
I am both proud and delighted to become Deputy Chair of Hampshire Cricket. Having been a member and supporter since being a boy and served as Director within the business since 2002, I shall continue to do my best to help take Hampshire Cricket successfully forward in the years ahead.”
Nick Pike
An avid Hampshire supporter as a child, Pike was an original investor in Rose Bowl plc in 2001 and was Managing Director of Hampshire Cricket from 2002-2005. Since that time, he has acted as a Non-Executive Director of the Company whilst a Millennium Member and Vice-President of the Club.
Pike retired from his senior European executive position with Dell in 2000 and now serves as a Magistrate at Surrey Magistrates Court whilst providing voluntary services to the Citizen’s Advice Bureau and supporting a number of good causes.
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