CWI to vote on governance reform

A vote this Friday by the Full Member stakeholders of Cricket West Indies (CWI) could lead to the restructuring of the Board of Directors, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and modernisation of operational practices to align with global best practices, all of which remain pivotal to driving CWI’s organisational transformation.

Those changes come out of the Wehby Report, some of whose recommendations were implemented prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Commissioned in 2019, the Wehby Report recommended several critical reforms designed to strengthen the effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of CWI’s governance framework.

“Governance reform continues to be a priority for Cricket West Indies as we take decisive action on our journey of organizational transformation and continuous improvement” stated  CWI president Dr Kishore Shallow.

“The recommendations of the Wehby Report offer a clear pathway toward improving our governance framework, and this meeting provides an opportunity for our shareholders to collectively shape the future of West Indies cricket. We approach this process with a spirit of collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to building a more efficient and resilient organization.”

In accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, shareholders were notified on November 13, 2024, of the upcoming meeting to vote on governance reform. The session follows discussions at the Annual General Meeting held on March 23, 2024, which resulted in the approval of some recommendations. However, the meeting next week will give shareholders the opportunity to again consider the highly anticipated proposals on the duration of the term of office of president and vice president of the organisation, as well as the introduction of term limits.

Dr Shallow further underscored the importance of unity in this process. “While change can be challenging, it is essential for the growth and sustainability of cricket in the Caribbean,” he affirmed. “This meeting is not just about governance—it is about ensuring the long-term health of the sport we all cherish. We are optimistic that, with the support of our shareholders, we can move forward together and continue to inspire pride across the region.”

The Full Member shareholders of CWI are: the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB), Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), and Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB). These shareholder representatives play a critical role in shaping the governance and strategic direction of West Indies cricket.

(PR)