IMRAN McSood-Amjad, First CEO of NAGICO Insurances has been appointed an Independent Director of Cricket West Indies. (CWI). The CWI Board of Directors ratified his appointment during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Mr. McSood-Amjad joins CWI with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the insurance and motor industries.

“We are delighted to welcome Mr McSood-Amjad’s deep region-wide business experience and his undoubted passion for cricket to the CWI Board, where we know he will make valuable contributions to the growth and success of the West Indies to make cricket the heartbeat of the Caribbean,” said CWI President Ricky Skerritt in announcing the appointment.

Reacting to his appointment, McSood-Amjad said he was honoured to be able to serve Windies cricket.

“It’s a privilege to be appointed to serve cricket across the whole of the region as we aim to strengthen West Indies cricket,” he said.

“Cricket makes such a difference to every community, country, player and fan and there is a genuine opportunity to make cricket stronger and continue to be the pride of the Caribbean.

“CWI must focus on all levels of cricket and work towards ensuring that the best and most disciplined players represent us at each level so as to become world leaders of the game once again. This would require a unified and astute approach to cricket coupled with a financial vision for which I hope to bring added value.”

An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr McSood-Amjad and Nagico Insurances have had a long and active involvement in West Indies cricket. NAGICO was a recent past sponsor of the West Indies Super50 Cup.

He is also Chairman of Motorworld, Caribbean Auto and International Motors Ltd. in St Maarten. His passion for cricket in the West Indies runs deep and he is the founder and current Chairman of the St. Maarten Cricket Association.

Mr McSood-Amjad has also been recognised for his longstanding and outstanding services to St Maarten’s society with the Order of Orange-Nassau, a Royal Decoration and recognition from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.(Sportsmax)