Former ECB commercial director John Perera joins Sunset+Vine

Sunset+Vine has appointed John Perera in a commercial consultancy capacity to drive new growth opportunities for the business. Perera, who until recently was the commercial director of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), will start his role with immediate effect and will focus on special projects.

Jeff Foulser, chairman of Sunset+Vine, comments: “Having John Perera join our team is a significant signing for us as we develop and diversify our business. His proven track record, significant experience and exemplary contacts in the world of sport, both with federations and major brands are highly valued as our business continues to grow. His appointment will help to open up new business opportunities for the company.”

John Perera adds: “I am delighted to be joining Sunset+Vine at an exciting time for their business. I look forward to working with their team in the future.”

Sunset+Vine was appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2014 to represent the ECB in a comprehensive four-year archive rights deal. The extensive ECB archive includes rights for all England internationals and domestic matches played in England and Wales, from 1995 to the present day to the end of the 2013 season, as well as international rights for these games pre-1995. The ECB archive covers Test matches, One Day Internationals, Twenty-20s and all county cricket competitions.