WICB set to announce new chief executive

The West Indies Cricket Board is reported to have appointed Dr Roland Toppin, a Barbados businessman, as its new chief executive

Cricinfo staff

20-Oct-2006

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is reported to have appointed Dr Roland Toppin, a Barbados businessman, as its new chief executive, following a board meeting yesterday.

According to Caribbeancricket.com, Toppin, the general manager of Duraplast Inc, narrowly edged out property developer Tim Nafziger for the post. He has yet to finalise his contract with the board.

The board's president, Ken Gordon, has said a public announcement should be issued in the next 10 days.

Toppin takes over the reins from Roger Brathwaite who stepped down in April. The search for his replacement has been on ever since; that month, Gordon outlined the requirements of the position, stating: "The person has got to be an effective CEO, ideally with a background in cricket".

An earlier report incorrectly stated that Mr Brathwaite was fired from his role as chief executive of the WICB. Cricinfo would like to point out that this was not the case and Mr Brathwaite stepped down of his own volition. Cricinfo apologises for any embarrassment caused to Mr Brathwaite.

Ken Gordon West Indies