Pete Fitzboydon has announced he will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Sussex Cricket this winter, citing personal reasons after a successful two-year tenure marked by strategic progress both on and off the field.
Transformational impact at Sussex Cricket
Since joining Sussex Cricket, Fitzboydon has overseen a period of substantial change and modernization. His leadership brought:
A new catering partnership
The return of men’s professional cricket to Arundel Castle
A game-changing state school cricket programme
Significant improvements to the County Ground
Jon Filby, Chair of Sussex Cricket, praised Fitzboydon’s tenure: “Pete joined the organisation with an agenda for change and he certainly delivered. Progress has been remarkable… Pete certainly leaves us in a better place and I am grateful that he has agreed to stay for a period to finish off some projects and ensure a smooth transition.”
Fitzboydon reflects on his time at the club
Fitzboydon expressed pride in what Sussex Cricket has achieved during his leadership, noting both personal and professional factors in his decision to step away.
“I will be leaving with mixed emotions; full of pride for what we’ve managed to achieve in such a short period of time, but also with the job only just started,” he said.
“Sometimes you have to put your personal life first and now is the right time for me to move on… I will leave with so many happy memories thanks to the great staff, players, board, members, supporters, and sponsors who have made me feel so welcome.”
He also pointed to the club’s commercial innovation: “The new Sixes venue, in particular, points towards the future; bringing in new people into our sport – and valuable income – 52 weeks a year.”
Succession planning underway
Sussex Cricket has begun the process of recruiting a new CEO to succeed Fitzboydon ahead of the 2026 season. Further updates will be provided in due course.
