Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed Lynford Inverary as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The decision was made by the Board of Directors during a meeting held in Port of Spain on September 28.
Lynford Inverary’s appointment as COO will be effective October 1, and his role as Acting CEO will commence on November 1 following Johnny Grave’s departure.
The CWI release stated: “With over a decade of experience at CWI in various roles, Inverary, an Antiguan national, born in Guyana, has played a pivotal role in driving the organization’s strategic and operational initiatives.
“Most recently, he spearheaded the formation of CWI’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan, titled ‘The Long Run’, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap focused on improving governance, enhancing cricket development, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term growth and sustainability for the organization.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Inverary said: “I am honored and grateful to the CWI Board of Directors for their vote of confidence in my ability to lead. I embrace this new challenge as a platform to continue contributing to the development of the sport that means so much to me and the people of the West Indies.
“I look forward to working with the Board, management, and staff to implement our four-year strategic plan, improve operational efficiency, and shape a strong future for West Indies cricket.”
Meanwhile, CWI president Dr. Kishore Shallow added: “Lynford brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of CWI’s strategic goals, paired with an operational capacity to execute with precision.
“Over his decade-long tenure, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding critical projects to successful completion while steering key initiatives with purpose and vision. His unyielding commitment and expertise leave us confident in his ability to lead CWI through this pivotal phase of growth and transformation.”
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