CWI’s strategic architect Lynford Inverary steps into leadership as COO and Acting CEO

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed Lynford Inverary as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a decision by the Board of Directors on September 28, 2024.

Inverary, who has over a decade of experience with CWI, assumde the COO role on October 1, 2024, and will take on the additional responsibilities of Acting CEO starting November 1, 2024, after the departure of Johnny Grave.

Inverary, an Antiguan born in Guyana, has been instrumental in shaping CWI’s strategic direction, including leading the formation of the organization’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan, titled "The Long Run." This plan focuses on governance improvements, cricket development, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

A graduate of the University of the West Indies, Inverary holds a First-Class Honors Bachelor of Science in Management with a major in International Business, as well as an MBA from the University of South Wales. He has led key initiatives within CWI, including contributing to the Wehby Report on Governance Reform and overseeing the business planning process for several high-impact projects.

Confidence in Inverary’s leadership

Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of CWI, expressed confidence in Inverary’s leadership, stating, "Lynford brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, paired with the operational capacity to execute with precision."

Reflecting on his appointment, Inverary said, "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."

Inverary’s leadership marks a critical transition period for CWI as it moves forward with its ambitious plans for growth and transformation.