Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the appointment of Lynford Inverary as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Inverary’s role as COO will take effect on October 1, 2024, and he will assume the duties of Acting CEO starting November 1, following Johnny Grave’s departure.
Johnny Grave, who has served as the CEO of CWI since February 2017, is stepping down after nearly eight years in the role. During his tenure, Grave played a key role in organizing major international events hosted by the West Indies, including 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 with the USA.
Inverary, an Antiguan native born in Guyana, has over a decade of experience at CWI, having held various positions, including Business Planning Manager and Acting Corporate Secretary. His recent work includes leading the development of CWI’s 2024-2027 strategic plan, titled The Long Run, which focuses on improving governance, enhancing cricket development, and ensuring the long-term growth of the organization.
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Inverary said
Inverary expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating, “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.” He added that he is eager to work with the board and management to implement the strategic plan and strengthen West Indies cricket.
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow praised Inverary’s leadership and commitment, noting that his deep understanding of CWI’s strategic goals and operational expertise makes him the right candidate to lead the organization through this period of growth and transformation.
Inverary holds a graduate degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, and an MBA from the University of South Wales.
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