The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) announces that Pete Russell will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer following the end of the 2026 season. The decision follows a tournament in which the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons win their first trophy.
Both outlets say the announcement follows the conclusion of the latest CPL campaign, with the Falcons winning the final at Kensington Oval. INews Guyana adds that Russell was part of the original founding team of the league and that he is leaving a full-time position. Nation News frames the move as a CEO transition set for after the 2026 season. Neither source details Russell’s immediate replacement or the specific next steps for his role beyond the announcement that he is stepping back.
Overall, the reports agree on the timing—after the 2026 season—and the league’s acknowledgement of Russell’s longstanding involvement, while differing slightly in emphasis on his “stepping back” versus an explicit “set to step down” after the final.
