Cricket West Indies names Lynford Inverary as COO & acting CEO
Lynford Inverary has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket West Indies (CWI).
CWI said its board of directors selected Inverary for the roles during a meeting in Port of Spain on September 28, 2024.
Inverary, an Antiguan national who was born in Guyana, has over a decade of experience at the CWI.
The sporting body noted he has played a pivotal role in driving the organisation’s strategic and operational initiatives for over a decade.
“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, optimising operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term growth and sustainability for the organisation,” CWI stated.
Inverary said he’s honoured to serve in this capacity.
“I am honoured 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,” Inverary said.
Dr Kishore Shallow, President of CWI, remarked on the appointment noting: “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.”
Inverary’s appointment as COO will be effective from October 1, 2024, and his role as Acting CEO will commence on November 1, 2024, following the departure of Johnny Grave.
