Board members

The ACE board

Governance

Callum Doyle

Charity Secretary

As Company Secretary & Compliance Officer at Surrey County Cricket Club, Doyle looks after corporate governance, risk management and various elements of compliance including insurance and GDPR.

Doyle will fulfil the role of Charity Secretary for ACE, managing relevant correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

Julia Regis

Business Consultant Trustee

Julia Regis has over 26-years experience of assisting individuals and teams to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential. She started her career in the public sector before moving into the world of consulting 20 years ago.

She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development, is CIPD qualified, a trained Investor in People Assessor, ILS certified Enneagram Coach, Belbin Facilitator; and is an accredited assessor and internal verifier for NVQ awards; and is also an authorised partner of The Five Behaviours; a development model which empowers teams to become high performing teams.

Julia has also held a number of non-executive director roles over the years. She is currently Chair of the Cyrille Regis Legacy Trust, an Ambassador and Trustee for Smart Works Birmingham, a charity that supports women to get back into employment through personalised styling and coaching.

Trustees

Roland Ilube OBE

Finance Vice President
Roland, a Chartered Accountant and Shell veteran of over 26 years, is Senior VP Finance for Shell’s Global Mobility Business. He’s a committed diversity advocate - serving on Shell’s D&I Council and earning an OBE in 2021 for his contributions. A lifelong cricketer, he co-founded the London Nigerian Cricket Club, represented Nigeria’s national team, and held leadership roles in Nigerian cricket for over a decade.

Jon Surtees

Board advisor
As a co‑founder of the ACE Programme in 2020 with Ebony Rainford‑Brent MBE, Chevy Green, and Richard Gould, Jon Surtees now contributes as a Board Member. He is committed to the charity’s mission of revitalising cricket in the Black community and supporting diverse talent across all levels of the game.

Andrien Meyers

Aldgate Councilman
Andrien, a finance and investment expert (FCCA, MCSI, MILM), chairs the City of London’s £4.2bn Property Investment Board and co-leads its Tackling Racism Task Force. He heads pension investments in local government, advises firms as a non-exec, mentors finance students, and has earned multiple awards, including FT’s 40 under 40 and Freedom of the Cities of London and Glasgow.

Alan Smith

Senior Advisor (ESG Risk & Inclusion) Official Advisor
Alan, originally from the Caribbean, has spent 26 years at HSBC in senior finance, risk and capital roles, following early work at KPMG London. A Fellow of the ICAEW, he is also deeply involved in cricket as player, coach, and administrator and currently serves as president of the HSBC Cricket Club.

Andrew Lane

Director of Finance
Director of Finance at Surrey County Cricket Club and The Kia Oval, Lane oversees all budgets and the long-term financial health of the Club. As a Trustee of ACE, Lane will offer his knowledge and expertise in finance to ensure our charity remains sustainable into the future.

Dominic Haddock

Fundraising and Communications
Dominic is a charity sector fundraising specialist and Head of Philanthropy at the English National Opera, overseeing UK and international giving. He’s held senior roles at English Touring Opera and Spitalfields Music, and serves as a governor and trustee for Talawa Theatre and StreetGames. A passionate cricketer, he plays for Stoke Newington CC in the Middlesex League.

Lynne Peabody

Charity CEO
Lynne is CEO of the EY Foundation, a social mobility charity helping young people into employment. With 20+ years in youth-focused charities, she brings deep expertise in income generation, programme development, and partnerships. She’s led award-winning initiatives and champions cross-sector collaboration to drive social change.

Born Barikor

Charity trustee
Born Barikor is the Founder and CEO of Our Parks, a UK-wide initiative offering free outdoor and online fitness sessions. He also created the NHS-backed Couch to Fitness programme. Raised in Tower Hamlets and driven by personal experience, Born built a career in sports development and now serves as Chair of Breaking GB and holds NED roles across major sports bodies.

Ambassadors

Chris Jordan

Surrey, Punjab Kings, Karachi Kings and Perth Scorchers
Chris Jordan, originally from Barbados, earned a sporting scholarship to Dulwich College before launching his cricket career with Surrey, where he won the NBC Denis Compton Award. After playing for Barbados, he joined Sussex in 2013 and made a striking ODI debut for England the same year, taking five wickets. Known for his athleticism, Jordan has become a standout figure in international cricket.

Jofra Archer

England, Sussex and Rajasthan Royals
Barbadian-born Jofra Archer moved to England in 2015 aiming to play for the national team. After debuting for Sussex in 2016, his standout performances quickly earned him a spot with England, where he’s become a dynamic force in both domestic and international cricket.

Sophia Dunkley

England, South East Stars, Southern Brave and Surrey
Born in Lambeth, Sophia Dunkley is a rising international all-rounder who began her career at Middlesex and gained attention after helping Surrey Stars win the 2018 Kia Super League. A middle-order batter and leg-spinner, she’s now a regular in England’s T20I squad and plays for Surrey & South East Stars.

Emilio Gay

Northamptonshire
Making his first-class debut in 2019 in the County Championship, Emilio went on to score his maiden century during the 2021 County Championship with his List A debut in 2021. Emilio has since showed his incredible talent whilst playing with Northamptonshire where his contribution has helped cinch the title of winners in a number of games.

Keith Barker

Warwickshire and Hampshire
Keith Barker initially chose football with Blackburn Rovers over a cricket contract at 16, but returned to cricket in 2008, debuting for Warwickshire in 2009. He took 357 wickets and scored six First-Class centuries before moving to Hampshire in 2018. Barker earned multiple accolades, including Red Ball Bowler and Players' Player of the Year, and starred in the 2022 season with 52 wickets and 595 runs.

Nico Reifer

Barbados Youth and Surrey
Representing Surrey, Reifer made his first appearance for the club's age group at the age of 15. Since his 2nd XI debut in 2017, the young batter has been a regular at that level with him signing his rookie contract with Surrey in 2019. Since signing his contract, Nico made his List A debut in 2021 with his Twenty20 and first-class debut in 2022.

Alex Tudor

Former England and Surrey Cricketer
Born in London to Barbadian parents, Alex Tudor was a key fast bowler for Surrey during their dominant run from 1999 to 2002. He earned a Test debut in the 1998 Ashes, claiming wickets like Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting. Though injuries limited his international career to 13 matches, he played county cricket until 2009 and now focuses on coaching and mentoring young athletes.

Mark Butcher

Former Surrey and England Cricketer
Croydon-born Mark Butcher grew up at The Kia Oval and became one of England’s top batsmen, scoring eight Test centuries across 71 matches, including a memorable 173* in the 2001 Ashes. After retiring in 2009 as Surrey captain, he’s built a respected career as a cricket commentator and musician, releasing his album Now Playing in 2019.

Amy Wheeler

The Blaze
Being an ACE Ambassador means a great deal to me because the programme has achieved so much. I’m proud to represent ACE, as it has played a significant role in my own career development. Becoming an ambassador gives me the chance to support and connect with others in the ACE community, and I’m truly excited for this opportunity to grow and make a positive impact alongside ACE.

Troy Henry

Sussex CCC
When I first joined ace as a scholar an ambition of mine was to become a role model and a professional cricketer and since achieving this I’m please to now be an ambassador for the charity and I hope to inspire many more players from ace to do the same!

Davina Perrin

Warickshire CCC England U19s and England A
Davina Perrin is a rising English cricketer and ambassador for the ACE Programme, which promotes Black participation in cricket. Born in Wolverhampton, she plays for Warwickshire and Northern Superchargers as a right-handed batter. A record-breaking centurion and England U19 squad member, Perrin’s success reflects ACE’s mission to create inclusive pathways into elite sport

Honorary Patrons

Michael Holding

West Indies Cricket Legend
Michael Holding, nicknamed ‘The Whispering Death,’ was a legendary fast bowler for the dominant West Indies team of the 1970s–80s. Born in Jamaica, he set a record at The Oval in 1976 with 14 wickets for 149 runs. Now a Sky Sports commentator, he and Ebony Rainford-Brent shared powerful reflections on racism in a 2020 film responding to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Sir Trevor McDonald

Journalist and Broadcaster
Sir Trevor McDonald, born in Trinidad and Tobago, has been a defining figure in UK news since 1973, best known for his work with ITV. Knighted in 1999, he’s also a documentary filmmaker and cricket enthusiast, having served as President of Surrey CCC and authored biographies on Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd. In 2025, he voiced a tribute for Surrey’s 175th anniversary.

Dame Denise Lewis DBE

Olympic Gold Medalist
Denise Lewis, born in West Bromwich to Jamaican parents, is an Olympic, Commonwealth, and European gold medal-winning heptathlete. She became Olympic Champion in Sydney 2000 and earned multiple Sportswoman of the Year titles. Now a respected athletics pundit, she’s also appeared on TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing, where she was runner-up in 2004.

Roland Butcher

England Cricketer
Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer to play for England, featured in three Tests and three ODIs in 1980–81 during a 16-year career with Middlesex. Born in Barbados, he moved to the UK at 13 and debuted for England 13 years later. A trailblazing middle-order batsman, he now develops young talent through a sports programme at the University of the West Indies and holds a UEFA B football coaching qualification.