Brathwaite steps down as chief executive

Roger Brathwaite, CEO of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) yesterday announced he will be leaving the position effective April 28.

On making the announcement Brathwaite said: "I am extremely happy with the contribution I have made to the Board and to West Indies cricket on a whole during my tenure with the WICB. The Board, over this period has been able to generate a profit of US$1.3 million in 2003 and US$ 3.6 million in 2004, stemming three years of losses. The recent securing of a multi million dollar loan facility for the Board to assist with its cash flow crisis will allow it to operate the day to day business of the Board through until March 2007.

"The past four years have been quite challenging, and now I leave having done the best I could within the organisation framework. I received outstanding support from my staff and management team, directors and committee members, both past and present for which I will always be grateful," he added.

Brathwaite took up the post of Chief Marketing Executive with the Board in May 2002 and was later promoted to the position of CEO in April 2003.

Commenting on Brathwaite's decision, Ken Gordon, the WICB president said: "The Board recognises Roger's contribution first as Chief Marketing Executive and then as CEO. I have relied on his sound knowledge of the business of cricket, his absolute integrity and his tireless commitment to West Indies cricket. As he moves on to a further phase of his career we wish him well. In fact there are avenues in which we may well continue to work together to assist in the resurgence of West Indies cricket.

"The Board thanks Roger for his contribution and the commitment he has demonstrated to the organisation."