Following a recruitment process, Glamorgan Cricket is delighted to announce two new independent appointments to the Committee of the Club.
Crickhowell-born Mark Rhydderch-Roberts brings a wealth of experience to the role of Treasurer following a 28 year career in investment banking, during which time he held senior positions with a number of internationally renowned financial institutions.
Mark currently holds non-executive director roles at The International Conference Centre, Wales (ICCW), Excalibur Steel Ltd. and is a Board Member of the Welsh Industrial Development Agency. He has also served as a member of the Advisory Panel of the proposed Development Bank of Wales. He played First Class rugby for a number of leading Clubs including Newport, Pontypridd (where he was recently appointed as an Ambassador for the Club) and Bath RFC.
Sameer Rahman, a passionate cricket supporter, joins as Non-executive Director, and is also currently Chair of the Wales Board of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Cardiff-based Sameer has enjoyed senior marketing and analytics roles at well-known brands including Lloyds TSB, and Gocompare.com and will provide the skills and experience to grow the sales and marketing operations of the Club.
Chairman, Barry O’Brien, said: “Our new Committee members bring with them an impressive range of expertise and skills from their varied experience across business sectors.
"They share a passion for promoting the positive impact of sport through the activities of Glamorgan CCC and a commitment to helping the Club achieve success on and off the field.
“These new appointments show the progressive steps we’ve taken following the members’ vote to change our constitution. As a result, our Committee will be better resourced to allow us to make a vital contribution in helping us develop and deliver on our vision to make Wales proud.”