Hitting the Seam Issue 38 | Page 11

‘I am looking forward to sharing my journey and providing some insight into the life of a County Cricket Club CEO – discussing our role and how we, along with the recreational game, can and should shape the game for the future.’ Wasim Khan What’s New? • The venue: St George’s Park • The sessions: More of them than ever before • The accommodation: four-star Hilton Hotel with health club and spa. Lydia Greenway our Anti-Corruption and Security Unit give him a unique degree of knowledge which he is keen to share with the coaching community. Graham Thorpe players and coaches like Jonathan Trott, Lydia Greenway and Graham Thorpe to standouts from the wider game like Chester Boughton Hall CC’s Lee Dixon and Buckinghamshire’s Rich Hudson. Heading our list of speakers on organisational topics is Wasim Khan, Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Cricket Club. His roles at county level and with Chance to Shine and “I am delighted to be speaking at the National Conference in October,” Wasim told us. “I have been very fortunate in that my experiences within cricket over the last 27 years have covered a broad spectrum, from grass-roots right up to administration within the game. “I was privileged to play professional cricket for 11 years before I became a Level 3 coach and Level 1 tutor in 2003. In 2005, I was asked to set up and run the Chance to Shine programme, which I did for nine years, before taking over as CEO at Leicestershire CCC in January 2015. “At all levels of the game, we face challenges and opportunities through an inevitable change process and transforming landscape. Cricket Unleashed provides us with the chance to make a significant difference to the health and well-being of the game. Whether as a coach or administrator, we can play our part in making the game flourish for generations to come. “The conference encompasses and embraces a wide range of speakers and stakeholders that can add incredible value to your development. I hope you find it a fulfilling two days.” What Now? Delegate packages from £90 Book your place online at: booking.ecb.co.uk/d/m5q145 Change the Game 11