Mark Nicholas leaves the Southern Brave board to take on an executive job at MCC

Former Hampshire captain supports Lord's playing a prominent part in London Spirit.
Mark Nicholas has stepped down as chairman of Southern Brave's board. His decision to quit aside comes as he prepares to take over as chair of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which owns Lord's and potentially become majority owner of London Spirit.
Nicholas, who led Hampshire during his playing career, is a close friend of the club's former chairman, Rod Bransgrove. He was appointed chair of Southern Brave, which is operated jointly by Hampshire and Sussex, in 2019 ahead of the Hundred's introduction, but has since stood down from that position due to his expanding commitment with MCC.
Southern Brave submitted documents with Companies House last week indicating that Nicholas had resigned as a director of the company. An MCC representative told ESPNcricinfo, "We can confirm that Mark has resigned as chair of Southern Brave." There are presently no intentions for him to join the board of London Spirit."
Nicholas has been the MCC president since last year and will take over as chair in October. He has been prominent in the club's communication with its members over the upcoming changes to the ownership model of Hundred teams, which will see the ECB hand over 51% of holdings to their hosts – in London Spirit's case, MCC.
MCC has been discussing the potential of having a part in London Spirit with its members since late last year, and Chris Rogers, the club's treasurer, chairs the 'Hundred Working Group'. Nicholas has shown an interest in MCC becoming majority owners, telling members that he enjoys the notion of the club banding together to support a single team under one roof.
Lord's global profile means that London Spirit is projected to be the most profitable club when the ECB invites bids later this year. MCC may explore utilizing a potential windfall to establish the MCC Foundation, invest in the club's museum, and continue to upgrade Lord's facilities, following approval for a £61.8 million reconstruction of the Allen and Tavern Stands.