Getting to the Top!

Angella Rainford is the CEO and Founder of Soleco and Rekamniar Frontier Ventures (“Rekamniar”). This force of nature co-developed the largest solar plant in the English speaking Caribbean and the largest in Jamaica (51 MWp). She worked her way up the ranks at some of the most recognizable names in finance, beginning her career as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company in New York, then worked a...

Lisa-Ann Joseph is the founder and Managing Director of Reputation Management Caribbean Ltd. – one of the leading public relations and crisis communications agencies based in Trinidad and Tobago and services the Caribbean. She is well respected and recognised by CEOs, Executives, and Boards in the Caribbean for her 25 years of experience in coaching, lecturing, advising, developing, managing, and...

Diane Henderson is the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee on her third quadrennial from 2022 to 2025. She has 30 years of experience in sport management with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.   She held the position of Chair of the Women in Sport Commission, Chef de Mission of the Commonwealth Games Gold Coast as well as Pan Am Games Toronto and Lima, and was Assistan...

Maria Daniel is a Partner in the Strategy and Transactions practice and is leading the Sustainability Services for EY. She has assisted clients in her 20-year history at EY with organic and inorganic growth strategies. Maria spent most of her earlier years in the transaction space, but her focus in the last few years has been on strategy development, execution, and digital transformation. More rec...

Dr. Shenilee Hazell is a simply a force of nature. She's the first female dentist to serve as a Colgate ambassador in the Caribbean all while building a sensational business from scratch with a cult like following. She's vibrant, energetic and unstoppable. She is certified by the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, UK and graduated from graduated University of Bristol. She is the Founder and D...

Kiran Maharaj is President and  Cofounder of the non-profits Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), and the Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (www.cijn.org). She currently serves on the Advisory Council of the OAS Centre for Media Integrity in the Americas.   She is the senior vice president of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Managing Director of several succe...

Ingrid Emmons is a renowned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leader and Employee Engagement Strategist with deep people expertise and the proven ability to deliver strategically across several industries including healthcare, hospitality, and financial services.   Ingrid is a culturally humble and innovative leader with an ability to influence through the facilitation of complex and courageo...

Danielle Terrelonge is a prolific marketing communications professional and trained Life Coach based in Jamaica.   She’s the managing director of DRT Communications Ltd. offering Marketing Communications and Media Monitoring Services across the Caribbean.  DRT has been developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies for the biggest global brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Red Bu...

Chitra Rajeshwari is an accomplished infectious business leader who heads Avasant’s Foundation, which was recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative for its Youth Empowerment initiatives in Jamaica and Haiti in 2015 and 2016. She received a Stevie award in 2018 and the Red Ladder award for Women in business in 2020. Chitra also acts as Lead chair for Women Empowerment, Leadership, and Diversity c...

Marsha Lewis is a phenomenon who is at the heart of leadership development in the Caribbean. If there’s a major brand in the region she’s supported them in their talent development or executive recruitment. As much as that provides a great span of control it’s a huge responsibility. Their work can help us as leaders understand how we develop ourselves for leadership hone our skills on a regular ba...

Carina Cockburn is an Economic Development professional and Change Leader with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Her core competencies include Strategic Planning, Change Management, and Project Portfolio Management. For over 10 years, Carina has served in a variety of positions at the Inter-American Development Bank and was appointed Country Representative for Trinidad...

Georgina Terry is a qualified accountant, project management professional, and coach with over 20 years of experience; a local and international inspirational speaker, and author of the bestselling book ‘The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom’. Georgina has delivered successful change programs and workshops that developed people and organizations to achieve outstanding business results. Join...

Andrea Davis, is the Country Manager of DHL Express Trinidad and Tobago Ltd; the Founder and Director of Anai Business Solutions Ltd, a business consulting, credit, and debt management company, and an avid sports fan who has represented Trinidad and Tobago on the world stage as a professional volleyball athlete. With 18 plus years in the field of sales, marketing, business, and entrepreneurial dev...

Dale Nirvani Pfeifer, named New Zealand Woman of the Year (community category) in 2016, as well as "40 Under 40 business leader" by the Washington Business Journal, she is passionate about sustainability and social impact efforts that drive a strong return on investment for companies. Dale is the founder and CEO of Goodworld, an award-winning Social Impact Platform used by hundreds of inspirationa...

Recognized as a top economist and advisor on the Caribbean, Marla Dukharan has led discussions and published reports on the Caribbean implications of COVID-19, BREXIT, and changing US and Chinese policies, among other geopolitical developments. Marla has become a highly sought-after keynote speaker internationally on Caribbean issues, and she regularly advises private sector executives and multina...

Stacy Adams is a multi-skilled executive professional with over 25 years of experience in leading and motivating teams in diverse, multi-cultural environments across the Caribbean’s leading business hubs. Currently Vice President Investor Services at InvesTT, Trinidad & Tobago’s national investment promotion agency; where she is respected for her ability to conceptualize and implement strategic pr...

Allison Demas is the CEO of Media InSite; a former Attorney-at-Law turned Entrepreneur, with over fifteen years of experience in monitoring media content, including pioneering the digital tracking of music on radio. She is the immediate past Chair of the NOVA Committee of the Trinidad & Tobago, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and a former Chairman of the National Carnival Commission of Trinidad...

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite. Over the last 17 years, she has worked with partners to lead the incubation and start-up of several global initiatives, including: The Elders, The B Team, The Carbon War Room (successfully merged with the RMI), The Africa Donor Collective, Ocean Unite (now ORRAA), The Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator, and 100% Human at Work. Jean a...

Tricia Kissoon, is the Chief Executive Officer of JMMB Investments and Securities. Tricia’s passion and drive have established her as an expert in the field of investments. She is an example of how being raised by a strong, independent, positive role model can position you for success from an early age.

Mrs. Ingrid Jahra is the co-founder, CEO and Director of CinemaONE, the company responsible for IMAX and Gemstone theatre in Trinidad and Tobago. She is currently the Chairperson of The Board of Film Censors of Trinidad and Tobago and has held senior positions in the ANSA McAL Group of Companies in the areas of public relations and new media development. Her determination and passion for life led...

Toni Sirju-Ramnarine started as an engineer, it was love at first sight, now she is the Vice President of corporate operations and transformation at LNG producer Atlantic. In many ways she’s spectacular and outstanding, her career spans over 25 years of experience in oil and gas including senior leadership positions in Engineering, Project Development, Management and Business Development. I invite...

Ms. Sarah Jackson is a brilliant innovator and leader for so many women that she promotes through her Lady Boss @beingladyboss community. After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Sarah returned to Jamaica to work within the creative industry and give back in her own way to the place that gave her so much. She founded her own design studio—simply JIM-DANDY (www.simplyjimdandy.com) in 201...

Angela Lee Loy is a global Business Leader, Visionary and Entrepreneur based in the Caribbean, a philanthropist, and most importantly a role model for the next generation. Angela is involved in multiple industries across various sectors and disciplines. She is the Chairperson and Founder of Aegis Business Solutions Limited, the largest indigenous business consultancy in the English-speaking Caribb...

Wendy Fitzwilliam is the host and executive producer of Caribbean’s Next Top Model, she is also an executive business consultant, counts with over 35 years of experience in the Fashion and Beauty Industry; she is a sports enthusiast, a mom, and a national icon as a former Miss Universe; but most important she is a leader for the present and future generations.