Andrew Tapson is a new Trustee of the Devon Cricket Foundation, having joined the board in February 2024.

"As a lifelong sports fan it has been a great pleasure getting involved with the Devon Cricket Foundation as it plots its route through the coming years.

"With roots set across the community in Devon, the organisation is fantastically placed in delivering on the ambition to be a sport for everyone."

With decades of expertise in financial management and a passion for sport, Andrew plays a vital role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of cricket across Devon.

Andrew's professional journey began when he qualified as a Chartered Accountant with one of the Big Six accounting firms. Over the following 30 years, he held a variety of senior finance roles in subsidiaries of global giants such as AT&T, GE, Bank of America, and ING. His career was characterised by driving transformative change initiatives, culminating in a four-year tenure as the CEO of ING Lease, the £3 billion UK finance subsidiary of the Netherlands' leading bank.

In 2017, Andrew and his wife relocated to South Devon, where he founded his own business. He now provides part-time CFO and Non-Executive Director (NED) services to entrepreneurial businesses across the South West, helping them achieve their growth ambitions.

Beyond the boardroom, Andrew's life is enriched by his growing family, which includes three grandchildren and counting! He is also an avid sports enthusiast, participating in activities like golf, running, and, most recently, gig rowing in the picturesque waters around Teignmouth.

As the Trustee responsible for Finance, Andrew's wealth of experience in financial governance and strategy is a tremendous asset to the Devon Cricket Foundation (DCF). His stewardship ensures that our organisation is financially robust, enabling us to support cricket initiatives across the county and provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities.

"From the financial aspect we have a constant balancing act between managing the various short term and long term ambitions.

"It will be an exciting time over the coming months and years as we look to unlock additional sources of funding to supplement the long-standing existing sources that have got DCF to the very stable position it is currently in."