Middlesex has officially dismissed Chief Executive Andrew Cornish after an independent disciplinary panel upheld charges of misconduct. The club confirmed that Cornish vacated his position in June, concluding a lengthy and contentious investigation into his professional conduct.
The proceedings began in November when reports emerged that Cornish had taken leave following a staff complaint regarding his behavior toward a colleague. The matter was referred to the Cricket Regulator, the independent body overseeing disciplinary matters in English cricket. Following an investigation, the Regulator brought misconduct charges before a three-person Cricket Disciplinary Panel, which subsequently ruled against him.
The investigation did not involve criminal allegations and was not referred to law enforcement. Cornish has contested the panel’s findings and is currently pursuing legal action.
Impact on Middlesex Leadership
Cornish’s departure adds to a period of leadership instability for the club. Formerly the CEO of Somerset—a role he left in 2019 due to financial performance issues—Cornish joined Middlesex as a strategic consultant in September 2020 before being appointed CEO in 2021. His tenure at Middlesex was marked by significant budgetary challenges and various legal disputes.
Interim Leadership and Succession
To manage operations during this transition, the club has utilized two interim CEOs: Mahdi Choudhury, the MCC’s chief operating officer, and Julie Harrington. Harrington, the former head of British Cycling, is currently under consideration for the permanent role. An experienced sports administrator with a background at the British Horseracing Authority, Harrington assumed her interim role on July 20. Club members are set to meet with her during a Members’ Forum on July 29.
Middlesex, founded in 1864, maintains a distinguished history in the sport, having produced legendary figures such as Andrew Strauss, Eoin Morgan, and Mark Ramprakash.
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