The Operators
The builders behind cricket's fastest-growing competitions.
The franchise leagues and events that have redrawn the sport were built by people who turned ambition into infrastructure — the operators running commercial and operations functions across the world's newest and most valuable tournaments. They are the reason the modern game runs.
Beth Barrett-Wild
Director, Women's Professional Game | England & Wales Cricket Board
Tournament Director | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Beth Barrett-Wild has been at the forefront of women’s cricket in England, shaping the game both on and off the field. As Tournament Director of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and Director of the Women’s Professional Game at the ECB, Barrett-Wild oversees the delivery of major events while expanding professional pathways for female players. She will be leaving the ECB in July, following the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. “We want to make sure that we’re really capturing fans that are coming through the gates and tuning in on broadcast to fall in love with women’s cricket,” she says, underscoring her focus on sustainable growth and long-term engagement. Read Full Profile
Priyanka Kaul
Co-Founder | European T20 Premier League
Priyanka Kaul is shaping professional cricket in Europe as co-founder of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), establishing a league that nurtures talent and strengthens the sport’s presence in emerging markets. “Building a cricket league in emerging markets is not a sprint. It takes patience, a lot of belief, and the right partners who are willing to back the vision for the long haul.” Her focus is on creating structures and partnerships that are sustainable, ethical, and long-term. Read Full Profile
Lynn Naude
COO | SA20
Lynn Naude has become a driving force behind South Africa’s franchise cricket, transforming the Betway SA20 into a league that resonates with fans and develops players across the country. As Chief Operating Officer, she has overseen five seasons of growth, balancing commercial partnerships, player engagement, and fan experience. “I’ve always believed that South Africa was destined to have a league,” she says, emphasizing how her career-long preparation helped her step into this role with confidence. Read Full Profile
Ravina Shankar
Head of Women's Cricket | Pakistan Cricket Board
Ravina Shankar has spent more than a decade helping build the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) into a global cricket brand, shaping both its financial backbone and its cultural footprint. As Business Operations Director, she oversees budgets, audits, reconciliations, and reporting while supporting the logistics and operations that make the league’s multi-country tournaments possible – and by all accounts, so much more. “A lot of planning, communication, and constant follow-up goes into making sure everything comes together,” she says, emphasizing the careful coordination required behind the scenes. Read Full Profile
Joanna Taylor
Senior Event Lead | International Cricket Council
For more than a decade, Joanna Taylor has helped deliver some of cricket’s biggest global events, but her work is largely invisible to fans. From venue inspections and event presentation requirements to team logistics and match-day operations, she sits at the centre of the machinery that turns World Cups from plans on paper into functioning tournaments. Read Full Profile
Dr. Tara Wilkinson-McClean
Head of Partnerships | Caribbean Premier League
Dr. Tara Wilkinson-McClean shapes how cricket, brands, and communities connect across the Caribbean. As Head of Partnerships for the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and founder of the communications firm One Marque Inc., Wilkinson-McClean directs sponsorships, activations, and brand experiences that reach millions while fostering meaningful engagement with fans and partners alike. Read Full Profile
Hijab Zahid
Senior Manager | Pakistan Super League
By the time the Pakistan Super League expanded to eight teams, renewed franchise agreements, sold three teams, staged its first live franchise auctions and overhauled its commercial rights cycle, Hijab Zahid found herself at the centre of one of the busiest periods in the league’s history. As Senior Manager of the PSL, she occupies an unusually broad role, coordinating everything from operations and logistics to digital and commercial functions as the league enters a new phase of growth. Read Full Profile
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