Essex has appointed Rachel Lewis, a former Team GB volleyball player, as the first female chair in the club's 150-year history. "It is an immense honour to be appointed Chair of Essex County Cricket Club, particularly in this, our 150th year," Lewis said. With the redevelopment of our ground and both our teams competing at the highest level, we have a tremendous opportunity to drive Essex Cricket forward. The appointment makes Lewis the club's fifth chair in as many years, after a turbulent period in the Essex boardroom. Dan Feist, Chief Executive of Essex Cricket, added: "This is a historic day for Essex Cricket.