Chris Dehring Appointed CEO of C.W.I.

Cricket West Indies has appointed Chris Dehring as its new Chief Executive Officer.

A visionary leader with an extraordinary track record in finance, sports management, media, and telecommunications, Dehring is uniquely positioned to steer CWI into a bold new chapter of growth and development.

Nora-Gay Banton tells us more.

Selected from a competitive pool of over 50 applicants representing Europe, Australia, Afghanistan, India, and the Caribbean, Dehring’s appointment is the culmination of a meticulous, meritocratic process which included independent experts.

His selection reflects CWI’s steadfast commitment to attracting top-tier talent to lead West Indies cricket.

Dehring is no stranger to pioneering achievements.

As the founder of SportsMax, the Caribbean’s first sports television broadcaster, he revolutionized the region’s media landscape by showcasing global events such as the FIFA World Cup and the NBA.

He also co-founded Jamaica’s first investment bank, Dehring, Bunting and Golding.

His entrepreneurial portfolio further includes ReadyTV, Jamaica’s first digital broadcast television service, and ReadyNET, the country’s first satellite internet provider.

Dehring’s earlier tenure with CWI cemented his legacy as a game-changer for West Indies cricket.

As Managing Director and CEO of ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, he delivered one of the most complex and successful multi-nation sporting events in the Caribbean’s history.

His leadership resulted in the construction of ten state-of-the-art stadiums, the introduction of groundbreaking fan experiences such as The Mound party stand at Sabina Park, and the implementation of development programs like the Shell Cricket Academy and Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket.

Under his guidance, the tournament achieved record-breaking revenues and global viewership, enhancing the Caribbean’s reputation as a world-class cricketing destination.

Dehring will officially begin his tenure on February 1, 2025.

He will be based at Cricket West Indies’ headquarters at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, where he will lead the organization’s strategic vision and operational objectives.