‘Reds’ Perreira Weighs In On CWI’s New COO Appointment

Cricket commentator Dr Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has weighed in on the appointment of Lynford Inverary as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket West Indies (CWI). The Guyana-born Antiguan national’s appointment follows the departure of former CEO Johnny Grave. Inverary, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business (BSc Hons) and an MBA in Business Administration, is an internal hire, having led the development of CWI’s 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Commenting on this leadership change in Caribbean cricket, Perreira wished the newly appointed COO well. “I would like to start by wishing Guyanese Linford Inverary the best of success in his new role as COO,” he said. “According to information from CWI, Inverary is highly qualified for the position, and the organisation has been impressed with his work thus far.” Perreira believes that for a successful tenure, Inverary must seek to tackle some of pertinent issues plaguing the Windies Cricket. Among them is the need for more transparency and the sharing of information with media outlets.  “One key area for the new COO to focus on is improving public relations, particularly by providing updated information on player selection and injury reports—an area that has...