Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has appointed Robert Lawson as senior energy as its new CEO. Lawson is known for his strategic leadership and love for cricket. He will take over the position in February 2025. Robert will succeed Guy Lavender and is looking forward to take key initiatives like the Hundred equity sale.
Robert Lawson: New MCC CEO
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has been appointed as its new Chief Executive and Secretary. He will replace Guy Lavender, who has served MCC for seven years. Lawson is a senior energy executive and will officially begin his new role at Lord’s in mid-February 2025.
Lawson has valuable experience in various fields. He was Executive Vice President at Mercuria Energy Group from 2022 and Global Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at BP. His impressive track record features over$100 billion in transactions.
Strategic Vision For MCC
Lawson’s appointment comes at a critical time for MCC as the club positions itself to adapt to the evolving landscape of modern cricket. With Lord’s being the heart of the London Spirit franchise, MCC is set to hold a lucrative 51% equity stake as part of The Hundred’s upcoming equity sale.
MCC Chair Mark Nicholas emphasized Lawson’s vast commercial expertise and deep appreciation for cricket, he said, “Rob Lawson emerged as a truly outstanding candidate from a very strong field,” Mark Nicholas, MCC’s chair, said. “His remarkable commercial track record coupled with his deep love for cricket and his first-hand understanding of private members’ clubs such as RAC, promises a dynamic and exciting future for MCC. Rob’s global perspective and ability to connect with diverse stakeholders will perfectly complement the cricketing and event expertise within MCC’s leadership team. This is a time of huge potential and opportunity for the Club, and I am thrilled to welcome Rob to the helm.”
Lawson Vision For MCC
Lawson expressed his commitment to maintain MCC’s legacy and will address modern opportunities and challenges.
Lawson said, “I am deeply honoured to take on the role of Chief Executive and Secretary at MCC, a club that embodies the spirit and tradition of cricket. I look forward to collaborating with Mark, the Members, the Committee and the entire MCC team, to build on its storied history while navigating the opportunities and challenges of modern cricket and the Club’s constant mission to be working for the good of the game.”
He is experienced in investment, partnerships and in large-scale organisational changes. He could play a crucial role in enhancing MCC’s commercial ventures, improve member engagement and navigate developments in the Hundred tournament.
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