The West Indies Cricket Board Inc. (WICB), has a new man at the helm.

He is the Trinidad born Dominican citizen, Gregory Shillingford.

The 52-year old new CEO, is a former cricket administrator, and once headed one of Dominica's largest enterprises - Dominica Banana Marketing Corporation.

Shillingord replaces the ailing Steve Comacho, who retired from the position earlier this year after becoming ill. Richard Jodhan, the Board's Chief Financial Officer, has been acting in the position since May.

The new CEO's term in office began on Saturday, 30th September 2000.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the news was released, the new CEO said that he was "honoured to be appointed to this very important position", and that he was "looking forward to the challenges ahead". Shillingford has been actively involved in various facets of West Indies Cricket since 1980.

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