Sussex start search for new chief

Sussex have begun their search for a new chief executive to replace Gus Mackay who will take up his new role as managing director of Surrey next week.

Sussex chairman Jim May has already received interest in the role and hope’s to fill the vacancy by the end of this year.

Details of the role and the person specification are available on Sussex’s website.

Sussex chief executive Gus Mackay begins his new role as Surrey managing director soon

May said: “This new appointment is a pivotal one, as we seek to continue the success of cricket at Sussex. The role encompasses the recreational game as well as professional cricket, as we are committed to building partnerships with the whole Sussex Cricket family.

“Sussex has enjoyed unprecedented playing success over the last five years and our intention is to continue to progress based on a core of home grown English qualified players.

“The new chief executive has a major challenge and a major opportunity to drive the commercial side of the business and to redevelop the county ground. This is aimed at underpinning cricket in a sustainable fashion.

“We hope to have the new chief executive, Sussex Cricket, in place by 1 January 2009. We have already had many expressions of interest in the role and I am confident that we will appoint from a strong field.

“Gus leaves to take up his new appointment as managing director of cricket at Surrey CCC on 1 October with our thanks and best wishes. In the meantime the daily management of the county club will be the responsibility of the executive team, who have all stepped up to the plate.”