Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced the appointment of three women to its Board of Directors, which marks a historic milestone for gender inclusivity within the organisation.
This was disclosed in an official release from the entity. According to the correspondence, “Ms. Diann Campbell and Mrs. Louise Victor-Frederick join as new appointees, while Mrs. Debra Coryat-Patton returns to the board.” The appointments are for a one-year period and will end in March 2025.
In addition to these appointments, Mr. Hallam Nichols has been reappointed as an independent director, further enhancing the board’s collective expertise and vision. Mr. Nichols is a prominent Barbadian entrepreneur. He served on the CWI Stakeholder Relations Committee.
CWI President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Campbell and Mrs. Victor-Frederick as new appointees, and we warmly welcome back Mrs. Coryat-Patton and Mr. Nichols to the CWI Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence will undoubtedly strengthen our organisation and contribute to the advancement of cricket in the West Indies.”
According to Dr. Shallow, “Since the beginning, I’ve advocated for diversity within CWI to ensure fairness both on and off the field. This appointment is a natural progression of our ongoing commitment.”
He further said, “My profound gratitude to both Manniram Prashad and Gail Mathurin for their service as independent directors. They have certainly made meaningful contributions to West Indies cricket, and we anticipate their continued involvement and impact in other capacities.”
