Julian Metherell begins term as President of MCC

Julian Metherell has today officially commenced a one-year term as President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the Club's most prestigious role.

A Member of MCC for 40 years, Metherell has extensive experience in the business and cricketing worlds and moves into the presidency having already served for a year as a member on the MCC Committee.

Following the completion of the transaction on 1 October 2025, he became Chair of London Spirit, where he continues to lead the franchise's Board. He previously served as Non-Executive Chair of the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) between 2019 and 2024.

He became a Partner at Goldman Sachs in 1999 and served as Chief Executive Officer of its UK investment banking division from 2006 to 2011. He subsequently founded Genel Energy, a London-listed energy company, serving as Chief Financial Officer from 2011 to 2015. He now maintains a portfolio of interests principally across the energy and shipping sectors.

In addition to his business commitments, Metherell chairs the Advisory Board of Cambridge University's Judge Business School.

Julian Metherell said of his appointment: “I am deeply honoured to take on the role of MCC President, following in the footsteps of many of my cricketing idols. I have a long connection with MCC and I have many cherished memories at Lord’s. 

“This is a really exciting time to be involved with MCC, especially as it starts a new era of ownership of a professional cricket team and I am looking forward to driving forward both the Club and London Spirit.”

Roles on the MCC Committee are refreshed on 1 October each year, with two further changes in personnel taking place today.  

Dr Sarah Fane OBE, has joined the MCC Committee for a three-year term, replacing Cora McCallum. Dr Fane served as Director of the MCC Foundation from 2020 to 2025, supporting the development of national and international cricket programmes.

She founded Afghan Connection in 2002, a charity which built or renovated nearly 180 schools, promoted and ran healthcare initiatives and contributed to the growth of cricket in Afghanistan. Her charitable work through Afghan Connection helped more than 500,000 children across Afghanistan.

Malcolm Wall is also commencing a three-year term on the MCC Committee. A former Chair of Harlequins FC, he was appointed to the Welsh Rugby Union Board in March 2022 until 2026, having previously chaired its Professional Rugby Board.

He is Director of Malcolm Wall Media and currently Chairman of River Media Partners Ltd. He has held senior leadership roles across the media industry, including as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Broadcasting, Chief Operating Officer of United Business Media and Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Media Television.

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