Mohammed demonstrates a profound understanding of the requirements and objectives inherent in sports development projects. He excels in strategic planning and devising customized, innovative solutions that maximize return on investment while adeptly managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

An experienced Sports Development Professional, Cricket Coach, and Mentor with a demonstrated track record of delivery in inclusion, diversity, equality, partnership, and impact via communities in the sports industry.

Mohammed's distinctive insights are shaped by his extensive real-world experiences across corporate environments, diverse communities, and the field of cricket. His qualifications are further bolstered by a robust CV, which showcases over a decade of strategic corporate experience at Schneider Electric in various roles, complemented by a postgraduate degree in Engineering from Coventry University.

Mohammed Arif is presently engaged with Warwickshire County Cricket Club as part of the Community Development team, where he is focused on expanding the reach of the game. Previously, he served as the National Growth Manager for Diverse Communities at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Significant Achievement's

• Strategic involvement in the formulation of the ECB's South Asian Action Plan, designed to diversify, develop, and grow the sport. Furthermore, he oversaw the implementation and performance management of this plan across twelve regional projects, which collectively engage 61% of the South Asian population in England and Wales through the respective County boards.
• Concentrated on driving transformative initiatives aimed at expanding the game of cricket and ensuring inclusivity for all stakeholders, whether they play, attend, officiate, coach, or work within the sport.
• Additionally, Mohammed took on the role of ECB project leader for the Breaking Boundaries initiative, a £1.8 million, three-year national program funded by Spirit of 2012.
• Breaking Boundaries successfully engaged 379 Champions, who collectively contributed over 3,500 volunteer hours to support the program's implementation.

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