Richard Bevan
Richard was appointed to the post of Chief Executive in January 2008, following John Barnwell who had done much to raise the profile of the LMA in the last 12 years.
Richard is a prominent character in the world of sport and business. He joined the Professional Cricketers’ Association in 1996 & became Chief Executive in 2001 up to the end of 2007, leading them from a turnover of £47000 to a significant business organisation turning over in excess of £5m. He is also a Trustee of the Team England Player Partnership, Treasurer and a Director of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations, a Director of the Professional Players’ Federation (the umbrella body for all players’ associations including the PFA, PGA, PRA, PCA and Jockeys’ Association).
Richard grew up in Shropshire and lives in Manchester with his wife Suzanne, a barrister. He held an International Rally Driving License for six years and competed in three RAC Rallies. He played football and cricket to a high amateur standard and plays golf off a four handicap. Richard played football for 12 years for the Liverpool & Shropshire Ramblers & was football coach at Concord College Shropshire from 1984 – 1987. His abiding interest is business of sport!
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