In a historic move for Cricket West Indies (CWI), the organization has appointed three women to its board of directors as independent directors. This significant step emphasizes CWI’s commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity within the cricketing landscape.
New Faces Join the Board: Campbell, Victor-Frederick, and Coryat-Patton
Diann Campbell and Louise Victor-Frederick are the new appointees joining the CWI board. Campbell, a distinguished cricket administrator from Jamaica, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Victor-Frederick, a seasoned branding and communications strategist from Saint Lucia, will leverage her expertise to fortify the board.
Welcome Back, Coryat-Patton!
Debra Coryat-Patton makes a welcome return to the board, enriching it with her invaluable legal expertise. Coryat-Patton previously served on the board and brings back her knowledge and experience.
Kishore Shallow: Championing Diversity and Inclusion
These appointments resonate with CWI President Kishore Shallow’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Shallow stated, “I’ve consistently advocated for diversity and inclusion within CWI to ensure fairness both on and off the field. This appointment reflects our ongoing commitment.”
A Board Strengthened by Diverse Expertise
Hallam Nichols, a Barbadian entrepreneur, has also been reappointed as an independent director. His continued presence strengthens the CWI stakeholders relations committee.
Looking Forward with Optimism
Shallow expressed optimism about the new appointees, acknowledging their diverse backgrounds, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence. He affirmed that these qualities will undoubtedly fortify CWI and propel cricket in the West Indies forward.
Gratitude for Past Service
The CWI president also extended his gratitude to outgoing independent directors Manniram Prashad and Gail Mathurin. He recognized their contributions to West Indies Cricket and highlighted that their involvement and impact will continue in other capacities.
This historic move by CWI paves the way for a more inclusive future for cricket in the West Indies. The expertise and diverse perspectives of the new appointees will undoubtedly benefit the organization and West Indies cricket as a whole.
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