Ed Joyce and Zac Toumazi elected as Vice Presidents at Sussex Cricket AGM

Former captain, Ed Joyce and previous Chief Executive, Zac Toumazi were elected as Vice Presidents at Sussex Cricket Limited’s AGM that was held at The 1st Central County Ground on Tuesday evening.

Joyce played a total of 227 matches for Sussex between 2009 and 2016, scoring more than 12,000 runs. He was Club Captain from 2013-2015 and has been awarded a testimonial in 2018.

Toumazi was Chief Exectutive from 2013 to 2016 and led the integration of performance, recreational and community cricket in the county under one organisation, Sussex Cricket Limited.

The meeting also saw the re-election of Chairman, Bob Warren and Treasurer, Ed Putnam as Board Directors confirmed.

Three nominations had been received for the two vacant positions on the board, with Warren and Putnam receiving the most votes in the subsequent election.

Following on from the formal business of the AGM which included the approval of the 2017 accounts by Individual Members and Affiliated Club Members, an open forum was held with Director of Cricket, Keith Greenfield and new Head Coach, Jason Gillespie.

Speaking after the AGM, Chairman, Bob Warren said: “I’m delighted that Jason has finally arrived here at Hove and that the Members in attendance at tonight’s AGM had a chance to meet him and hear his thoughts on the season ahead.

“It was pleasing to see strong support from the assembled Members for the Board’s activities and for the various appointments made.

“I’m optimistic that 2018 will be a successful season for Sussex Cricket both on and off the field of play.”