Full name Graham William Johnson 1965–1985 Kent Batting style Right-hand 1973–1975 MCC | Name Graham Johnson Role All-rounder | |
Born 8 November 1946 (age 77) ( 1946-11-08 ) Beckenham, Kent, England | ||
Bowling style Right-arm off-break | ||
Graham William Johnson (born 8 November 1946 in Beckenham, Kent) is a former English cricketer with Kent and business executive.
He made his debut in 1965 and won his county cap in 1970. He was a versatile batsman and off-spin bowler who featured in a strong Kent team during the 1970s and 1980s, serving Mike Denness as vice-captain.
A graduate of the London School of Economics, he has led a successful business career with Barclays Bank, Save and Prosper, Flemings, Egg plc and Prudential plc. He is currently a director of TAL Talent Ltd, a specialist search, recruitment, assessment and people development company.
He has also been active with the Cricketers' charity the Lord's Taverners both on its Cricket Committee and as a player. He succeeded Mike Denness as Chairman of the Kent cricket committee in 2004 and served as Kent President in 2014.
He was the brother-in-law of the former England fast bowler Graham Dilley.
Match Awards
Benson and Hedges Cup Gold Award
* Kent v Essex at Canterbury 12 May 1973
* Kent v Minor Counties South at Canterbury 26 April 1975
* Kent v Worcestershire at Lord's 1976
Gillette Cup Man of the Match Award
* Kent v Gloucestershire at Canterbury 19 July 1972