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Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy is the Regional Manager for the Caribbean at the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). Dr. Richards-Kennedy has over 25 years of experience in multilateral negotiations, development management, and international finance. Her diverse experience includes forging strategic partnerships, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and marshaling resources for the...

Cathe Reams serves as a strategist and program manager responsible for designing, managing, and measuring an integrated communications program and supporting campaigns to raise awareness and engagement on Siemens' sustainability agenda and environmental goals. She drives the overall corporate brand and reputation in the U.S. and develops communications strategies to demonstrate the company's leade...

Antoinette Vermilye is a passionate advocate who explores the intricate connections between the ocean, plastics, gender, and overfishing, with a keen focus on addressing social injustice, human health, and environmental concerns. Her impactful work includes: 1. Collaborating with migrant refugees from Africa to understand how EU subsidies for EU fisheries affect migration patterns from Africa. 2....

Sue Reynolds (@carminemedia) is a certified Executive Coach with a degree in Organizational Leadership and over twenty years of corporate and non-profit leadership experience. Sue specializes in corporate, nonprofit, and small business digital marketing, as well as coaching and empowering women to succeed in the workplace. She is a speaker and trainer on business, social media marketing, and leade...

Susan Boyea is the Vice President of Group Insurance at Sagicor Life Inc. She oversees the strategic and operational aspects of the company's Group Insurance business, focusing on innovation, business value, and customer experience. With over 25 years of experience in Insurance and Financial Services, Susan modernized the Information Technology division into a world-class Shared Services IT Unit t...

Elisa Doldron is an experienced business executive with 24+ years in demand generation roles at Nestlé, the leading global player in the food and beverage industry. She held progressive roles at the C-Suite level for 7.5 years and is a Fellow and member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), specializing in strategy development, P&L management, innovation, brand strategy, leadership develo...

Dr. Asante VanWest-Charles-Le Blanc is a Cuban-born, Guyanese doctor and Chairwoman of The Trinidad and Tobago Cancer Society. Inspired by her grandmother's battle with cancer, she joined the society and has been its leader for five years. Dr. Le Blanc is dedicated to changing the cancer landscape through screenings, education, and policy reforms. She also enjoys reading, music, dancing, and spend...

Cavelle Joseph-St. Omer is the President of Human Resource Management of Trinidad & Tobago (HRMATT) and a globally recognized HR executive with over 20 years of experience. She excels at balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution and provides HR solutions through technology, compliance, and people. She holds leadership positions in various organizations, including being a Board member of...

Marisa Drew is Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for Standard Chartered Bank, appointed in July 2022. Her responsibilities include shaping the bank's sustainability strategy, establishing partnerships, overseeing net zero commitments, and advising clients on sustainable practices. Previously, she held the CSO role at Credit Suisse, where she developed the bank's sustainability strategy and facili...

In 2005, Dr. St John made history as the first Barbadian Chief Medical Officer of Barbados. She went on to represent Barbados on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) and later became the first person from the Caribbean to Chair the Executive Board from 2012 to 2013. Her remarkable journey continued as she assumed the role of Assistant Director General at the WHO HQ, overseein...

Rha Goddess is a renowned soul coach who has guided countless changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs. She is the Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd and Co-Founder of nFormation, where her distinctive approach has empowered a new generation of conscious leaders to align with their values, achieve financial success, and make positive impacts. With over 30 years of experience as a...

Nicola Watkinson leads TheCityUK’s International Trade and Investment team as the Managing Director, providing unique insights and deep expertise into the markets and trade relationships that contribute to the #UK's success as a leading global financial center. Prior to joining #TheCityUK, Nicola served as the General Manager for The Americas at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and a...

Una May Gordon is a senior #climatechange change & development professional with over 40 years of experience, successfully intersecting policy formulation and development programmes in agribusiness, natural resources management, climate adaptation, and mitigation. She served for 6 years up to July 2022 as the Principal Director, Climate Change for the Government of Jamaica Ministry of Economic Gro...

Camille Selvon is an award-winning digital media expert and head of the animation department at The University of Trinidad and Tobago, who was instrumental in the development of CXC CAPE Curriculum in Animation. She is the Founding Director of the Animae Caribe Festival, contributing immensely to the development of the region's animation and new media sector. Her regional leadership in the industr...

Maya Walrond is a C-Suite Executive, who supports and challenges businesses to achieve their top-line objectives and the next level of growth. Her current focus is on commercial modernization, brand relevance, and business model reimagination, in the context of maturing businesses and market changes driven by digitalization. Maya has held multiple transnational leadership roles focusing on Strateg...

Sasha Sutherland. Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization

Melanie Jamieson, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Leaders’ Quest

Dr. Maryam Abdool-Richards C.M. is a specialist in Family Medicine and public health, highly experienced holder of a EMBA; and a key member of the team for the implementation and leadership of the Parallel Health Care System since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, being recognized by the US Secretary of State for her leadership in this role.   She was awarded the Chaconia Medal Gold for meritor...

Halla Tómasdóttir is the CEO of The B Team, a global collective of business and civil society leaders catalyzing a better way of doing business for people and the planet. As a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, and presidential candidate, Halla has been dedicated to purpose-driven and principled leadership.   Halla was the first female CEO of the Iceland Chamber of Commerce and later went on...

Kelly Tomblin is the President and CEO of El Paso Electric Company and the leader of multiple key initiatives including the development of a newly envisioned strategic plan, smart metering and automated system technology, transportation electrification, and electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, as well as tripling the utility’s renewable energy portfolio. Under Ms. Tomblin’s leadership, EPE...

Sandra is the Founder & Managing Director of BizTactics Limited, a Co-Founder and Manager of Jamaica’s first angel investor network, FirstAngelsJA, and Founder and Managing Director of RevUP Caribbean Limited, a virtual business incubator. She is a Senator representing Jamaica at the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) and Vice President for the Caribbean of the Latin America and Caribbe...

Anya Schnoor was appointed the Executive Vice President, Caribbean, Central America & Uruguay for International Banking of Scotiabank in October 2020. In this role, Anya leads the development of the overall strategic direction for the Bank’s personal, commercial, corporate, wealth, and insurance operations in these geographies.  Scotiabank provides financial solutions and services to over 2.2 mill...

Catalina Valencia, Executive Director of Business Development for the Minnesota DEED

Anna Gissler is the CEO of Invest Stockholm, the official Investment Promotion Agency in Stockholm. The company is responsible for attracting establishments, investors, and talents to Stockholm whose service includes matching investors with opportunities, and providing advice and practical assistance, free of charge, in setting up and expanding a business in Stockholm.   She is a visionary that le...

Raya Salter is an attorney, consultant, educator, and clean energy law and policy expert with a focus on energy and climate justice. She is the founder of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center and a member of the New York State Climate Action Council, the body that developed New York's plan to implement its nation-leading climate law.    She is an environmental justice advisor to the House Over...