Cricket West Indies (CWI) has taken another bold step toward inclusive leadership with the reappointment of three female Independent Directors to its Board — a move that underscores the regional cricket body’s ongoing commitment to diversity and governance excellence.
Among the reappointed directors is Saint Lucia’s own Louise Victor-Frederick, who continues to make her mark on the regional and corporate cricketing landscape.
At the first board meeting of the new term, held in Antigua, CWI confirmed the reappointment of Dr. Kishore Shallow as President and Azim Bassarath as Vice President. The board also reaffirmed its confidence in three exceptional women: Mrs. Debra Coryat-Patton (Trinidad & Tobago), Ms. Diann Campbell (Jamaica), and Mrs. Louise Victor-Frederick (Saint Lucia) — all reappointed as Independent Directors.
Victor-Frederick, a prominent Chevening Scholar, is widely respected for her expertise in public relations, branding, and corporate strategy. She also serves as a director of the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, solidifying her influence in both regional cricket governance and national development.
This marks the second consecutive term in which CWI will have three women serving on the Board simultaneously — a significant milestone that reflects the organization’s intention to move beyond symbolic representation and toward genuine, structural inclusion.
“CWI’s reappointment of these women is not tokenistic,” said CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow. “It is a strategic and deliberate effort to ensure women’s leadership is not only recognized but embedded in our decision-making. These leaders continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and future of West Indies cricket.”
Ms. Diann Campbell, who hails from Jamaica, brings nearly 30 years of experience in cricket administration and corporate governance. Meanwhile, Trinidad & Tobago’s Mrs. Debra Coryat-Patton, an attorney-at-law specializing in employment and intellectual property law, returns with a strong reputation for legal acumen and governance integrity.
In addition to the trio of female directors, CWI also announced the return of Mr. Hallam Nichols of Barbados, an accomplished businessman with vast experience across telecommunications, entertainment, and infrastructure sectors.
With a re-energized board that blends gender diversity, regional balance, and professional expertise, Cricket West Indies is signaling its intent to lead not only in cricket performance but also in modern, inclusive governance.
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