ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dehring as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 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.
Selected from a competitive pool of over fifty (50) applicants representing Europe, Australia, Afghanistan, India, and the Caribbean, Dehring’s appointment is the culmination of a meticulous, meritocratic process that 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 & Golding, which grew into a financial powerhouse and was eventually acquired by Scotiabank. His entrepreneurial portfolio further includes ReadyTV, Jamaica’s first digital broadcast television service, and ReadyNET, the country’s first satellite internet provider.
Chris Dehring will officially begin his tenure on February 1, 2025. He will be based at Cricket West Indies’ headquarters at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua, where he will lead the organization’s strategic vision and operational objectives.