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Former Senator Clifford Graham Is New CEO/President Of WICO

ST. THOMAS -- The West Indian Company (W.I.C.O.) on Wednesday -- ahead of a Government House press conference to be held at 1:30 p.m. today, where Governor Kenneth Mapp is expected to introduce the Ports of Charlotte Amalie Task Force -- announced former senator Clifford Graham, above, as its new president and CEO, confirming a rumor long circulated among the political class. Mr. Graham's term length was not revealed, but it will commence on Monday, May 1, according to W.I.C.O. The announcement comes less than a month following the formal announcement of the W.I.C.O. Board of Directors' decision not to renew current CEO Joseph Boschulte's five-year contract when it expires on April 30. The current CEO, however, will stay with W.I.C.O. three months following the expiration of his contract as a consultant, to help facilitate a smooth transition from one leader to the next. For Mr. Graham, the new position is an opportunity to continue to build on the successes of his prede...