Sir Andrew Strauss OBE is one of England’s most respected cricket captains, leading the national team to Ashes victories in 2009 and 2010/11 – the latter on Australian soil for the first time in 24 years. A prolific opening batsman, Strauss scored over 7,000 Test runs and 21 centuries, renowned for his calm authority and strategic acumen. After retiring in 2012, he became Director of Cricket for the ECB, shaping England’s modern era of success. Today, Strauss serves as Chair of the ECB’s Performance Cricket Committee and is deeply committed to charitable work through the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which he founded in memory of his late wife. The foundation supports families facing the death of a parent and funds research into rare non-smoking lung cancers. An inspiring leader on and off the field, Strauss shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and making a difference.
