Durham CCC chief executive David Harker calls time after two decades serving the club Harker, who joined as financial controller in 1991, has overseen the transformation of the club from county championship strugglers to double title winners, while also establishing the Emirates Durham ICG as a Test match venue. He has stepped down to pursue a private business venture, but will continue in an advisory role as a non-executive director. Durham are yet to appoint a replacement. "I have enjoyed a fantastic 20 years with DCCC," said Harker. The club has changed beyond recognition since I joined the team, and it's a real honour to have played a part in the fantastic achievements made here. However, with the Ashes secured in 2013 - something we could once have scarcely imagined happening in Durham - and a very strong and committed management team now on board, I had been thinking that the coming year may be the one in which I looked for a new challenge. Of course, whatever you achieve, there is always the temptation to stay on and reach the next goal and the next one after that - which explains why I have been here for such a long time - but it does feel like now is the time to step aside and pass on the reins to someone else. I'm thrilled that I can retain involvement in a non-executive capacity.