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Guy Lavender has been appointed Somerset chief executive.
He will take up the position next month and succeeds Richard Gould, who began the position at Surrey a week ago.
Lavender brings a variety of experience to the role. He holds two masters degrees; one in military studies and another in business administration.
After completing a degree in sports science, he attended the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and was subsequently commissioned into the Parachute Regiment. During his 18-year military career he led operations in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan.
He retired as a 39-year-old Lieutenant Colonel in 2006 to lead South West England’s preparations for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This period saw the successful completion of the sailing venue at Weymouth and Portland to budget a year ahead of schedule and the development of 2012 projects and plans across the region.
Lavender was recruited in 2010 to lead the successful construction phase and subsequent operational management of Wave Hub in Cornwall. This is a £42million project, which has built and commissioned the largest test centre for wave energy systems in the world. He will continue to help with the transition at Wave Hub over the coming months.
Somerset chairman Andy Nash said: “Guy Lavender is a very rare and special talent and I'm delighted he is joining us as chief executive.
“He has an extraordinary track record of achievement in the most demanding senior military roles and in the preparations for London 2012. We are very fortunate to have attracted him to Somerset.
“Guy will play a crucial and leading role in shaping our club's foreseeable future and will be an admirable replacement for his excellent predecessor Richard Gould.”
Lavender added: “I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed to lead Somerset CCC and I intend to bring all of my leadership, sporting and commercial experience to bear in making sure that the next few years will be the greatest in Somerset’s history.
“Living locally, I have seen some magnificent performances on the pitch combined with the development of an outstanding range of facilities. I am determined to build on that success and make sure that the conditions are set for a tremendous season.”
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