Lynford Inverary to assume CWI CEO post on interim basis, replacing the former CEO Johnny Grave who stepped down recently.
Lynford Inverary is CWI’s new chief operating officer (COO) and will additionally act as chief executive officer (CEO).
On September 28, in Port-of-Spain, the board of directors reached the decision. On October 1st, Inverary will take on the role of COO, and on November 1st, he will assume the post of acting CEO. He will take over Johnny Grave’s post when it becomes available.
Grave assumed the position in February 2017 and has been CWI’s CEO for almost eight years. Under his leadership, the West Indies played in three World Cups. The 2018 women’s T20 World Cup, the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. And the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted by the United States of America. Additionally, he served as the CEO of the T20 World Cup in June of this year.
Born in Guyana, Inverary is an Antiguan with over decade of experience at the CWI in a variety of jobs. This covers the roles of acting corporate secretary and manager of business planning.
“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.
“Looking forward to working with the board, management, and staff to implement our four-year strategic plan. We will improve operational efficiency, and all in all shape a strong future for West Indies cricket.”
“Lynford brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and a deep understanding of CWI strategic goals. This is with an operational capacity to execute with precision,” CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow said. “Over his decade-long tenure, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, consequently guiding critical projects to successful completion. All the 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.”