National Counties Cricket Association

National Counties Cricket Association

About The Team

The National Counties Cricket Association represents the pinnacle of recreational cricket in England and Wales. The NCCA oversee 20 National Counties across the UK, supporting each county in a variety of ways and ensuring they meet the governance put in place by our governing body the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Nick Archer

Chairman

Chair MCCA 2016 to 2019 and Chair NCCA Ltd. since the formation of the Company in August 2019. Current President of Staffordshire CCC. Represented England Schools Under 15 and Under 19 sides, England Amateur XI, MCC, MCCA and UAU. Captain of Staffordshire CCC 1985 to 1995 and, subsequently, Secretary and Chair of the Club. General Manager of the Birmingham & District Premier Cricket League since 2001 and a member of the ECB Development Pathway sub-group. 

Karen Young

Karen joined the NCCA Board in February 2023 as Finance Director. After a successful 25-year career in the dairy industry in several finance, pension, and board level/governance roles, she decided it was time for a change and to spend less time travelling. She became a Trustee and Finance Director at Bath Cricket Club in 2016 overhauling the financial controls and processes to ensure they were fit for purpose and able to support the club’s ambitious plans which included growing its community outreach programme. A fan of most sports, Karen is no stranger to cricket having spent many hours as a spectator and is looking forward to contributing to the NCCA board and supporting the counties

Richard Logan

Operations Director

Richard joined the NCCA in November 2019 as Operations Manager. He played professional cricket for 12 years and followed that with 4 years in Minor County Cricket with Berkshire and Cheshire. Aside from cricket, Richard has strong business acumen with a background in business development, sponsorship and event management. Those experiences have equipped him well to support the NCCA on their exciting journey, with an emphasis on creating a clear pathway between the National County system and the First Class game. 

BOARD MEMBERS

Charlotte Edwards

Non Executive Director

Charlotte "Lottie" Edwards CBE is a former professional cricketer for the England Women’s cricket team. The youngest women to represent her country (in 1996 aged 16) she scored a then-record of 173no before her 18th birthday, one of many firsts in an international career of 20 years. Charlotte became Captain of the England women’s game in 2005 and lead the team through a successful Ashes series, and world titles in one-day and Twenty/20 formats of the game.

Toby Pound

Non Executive Director

Toby Pound has combined a career as a commercial property lawyer with an active role in Suffolk cricket. He has been Secretary of Suffolk CCC since 1991, a director of Suffolk Cricket Board since its formation in 1997 and more recently a member of the ECB Working Group on the County Governance Framework.


Geoff Ellis

Non Executive Director

Geoff Ellis is a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years in business. During 15 years at Walt Disney his roles ranged from CFO of the network of Disney Channels to negotiating and launching businesses in new markets. He brings both a commercial and an independent view to NCCA as well as many years experience as Chairman of Esher CC.


Jigar Naik

Non Executive Director

Played the game professionally for over 11 years, and then represented Dorset CCC for 3 years. National panel umpire, keen enthusiast in trying to develop cricket at the NCCA, and giving players a platform to go onto further achievements.



Sophia Candappa

Non Executive Director

Sophia is currently Assistant Director of Sport and Head of Psychology at Wellington College. She plays Superleague netball for Surrey Storm and has also represented England Netball and has 7 International Caps. Currently Sophia is on maternity leave after having my second baby, Wren who is now 4 months, and her big brother is called Otis who is 2.5 years old. I am extremely passionate about equality for women in sport and enjoy spending time with my family and travelling. 

Tim Percival

Non Executive Director

Tim Percival is Communications & Marketing Director for Premiership Rugby Club, Northampton Saints. Prior to joining Saints in 2017, Tim worked for two years as Communications Manager for the England Rugby Team. He has also held a number of senior communications roles in professional sport, including with The British & Irish Lions and Wasps. 

Originally from Suffolk, he is a keen cricketer and still plays regularly. He is currently a Non-Executive Director for Arundel Castle Cricket Club. 

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