Cricket West Indies has seen another senior-level departure, with Rupert Hunter stepping away from one of the organisation’s most influential executive roles. According to a report in Nation News by Philip Spooner, Rupert Hunter has resigned from his position as Chief Commercial Officer, informing both the Board of Directors and staff at headquarters of his decision.
The resignation, described as sudden, has not yet been formally confirmed by Cricket West Indies, and no official explanation has been provided for his departure.
Communication to board and headquarters
Hunter is understood to have communicated his decision directly to the CWI Board of Directors as well as staff based at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Multiple sources familiar with the matter indicated that the Englishman’s exit was conveyed internally earlier this week.
While details surrounding the circumstances remain unclear, reports suggest Hunter is set to return to the United Kingdom following his resignation.
Cricket West Indies has yet to release a public statement confirming the development or outlining next steps regarding the commercial portfolio.
Tenure at Cricket West Indies
Hunter was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in October 2024, joining the organisation during a period of strategic restructuring. His arrival coincided with the appointment of Nyssa Pierre as Communication and Media Manager, though Pierre departed the role after just three months.
In taking up the position, Hunter replaced Dominic Warne, who had previously served as Commercial Director of CWI for several years.
Before joining Cricket West Indies, Hunter held senior roles across the global sporting industry, including within the commercial arm of the International Cricket Council. His experience at ICC was viewed as a key factor in his recruitment, particularly as CWI sought to strengthen its commercial operations and global partnerships.
Recent public role and T20 World Cup involvement
Earlier this month, Hunter featured in media communications linked to the unveiling of the West Indies’ 2026 T20 World Cup playing kit. In that release, he highlighted the “passion and ‘Maroon Spirit’” reflected in the design, underscoring his involvement in brand positioning and commercial presentation during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India.
With no formal confirmation or explanation from CWI, attention will now turn to how the organisation restructures its commercial leadership and whether an interim appointment will be made.
