Anna Henderson

President | AMCHAM T&T

Mrs. Anna Henderson is the Chief Executive Officer of Amaranth Business Solutions Limited and currently serves as President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (AMCHAM T&T), following her tenure as Vice President during the 2023–2025 term.
With over 25 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Leadership, and Strategic Management, she played a pivotal role in transitioning Pereira & Company Ltd. into the Massy Group in 2007, later becoming CEO in 2009 of Massy Technologies Applied Imaging. Under her leadership, the company doubled its profitability, expanded its Office Interiors Division, grew its Eastern Caribbean operations, and delivered landmark projects—including the relocation of Parliament in 2011, which was completed in just 11 weeks.
Following Massy’s divestment in 2019, Mrs. Henderson and a group of investors acquired the company, rebranding it as Amaranth Business Solutions Limited. Since then, she has driven innovation, introduced flexible work practices, and built a services-led organization with strong digital capabilities.
She holds a BA in Marketing from the University of St. Mary’s, Minnesota, and has completed leadership training at the Richard Ivey School of Business and the Leadership Management Institute. Recognized as an expert in Technology, Strategic Leadership, and People Development, she has also served on several corporate boards, including as chairman of the Massy Share Ownership Plan.

Gillian Muessig

Managing Director | Mastersfund

Gillian Muessig is the Managing Director of Mastersfund, a venture capital fund based in Seattle, WA. A serial founder, Gillian is the co-founder of Moz, the world’s most popular provider of digital marketing software; brettapproved, the world’s first information and booking platform for travelers with disabilities; Outlines Venture Group, a global consultancy group, and Mastersfund.
In addition to serving on dozens of Boards of Directors and Advisors worldwide, Ms. Muessig has been a tech advisor to the Gates Foundation, a business and program advisor to the U.S. State Department, German Marshall Fund, SwissContact, and numerous government and private organizations.
She speaks globally on emerging funding models in venture capital, gender lens investing, and equity in entrepreneurship. Her podcast, VC Confidential, focuses on the expanding capitalization options for early-stage technology companies. Over more than three decades, Gillian has helped thousands of companies to launch, grow, pivot, and thrive.

Brent McFee

Chief Executive Officer Ag. | Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Bank

Mr. Brent Mc Fee is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Banker by profession and has over thirty-five (35) years’ experience within the financial services sector. 
Brent is a holder of an Executive MBA with distinction from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business and holds an MBA from the Chartered Bankers’ Institute, where he is also a member. 
He completed the International Housing Finance Programme – Certification in Securitisation and Certification in assessing Commercial Real Estate Investments and Markets at the Wharton School of Business.
Brent joined Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Bank Ltd ( formerly TTMF) in 2007 and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer (Ag.). Brent serves as a Director of the Security Dealers Association of Trinidad and Tobago and serves on the Boards of a Credit Union and of a State-Owned Enterprise.

Lou Lyons 

Musical Director | Freetown Collective 

Behind the moniker “CheahMeng” is Lou Lyons, rhythm guitarist, lead vocalist, composer, and arranger in the band Freetown Collective from the West Indian twin-island state of Trinidad and Tobago. Along with co-founder and fellow lead vocalist Muhammad Muwakil, Lyons set out to impact the local music scene of Trinidad in 2010 after having practiced Law (Constitutional and Labour Law), lectured in the study of law at several tertiary-level institutions, and achieved popularity as a spoken word artist with Pan-African and Rastafarian philosophy.
Hailing from Tobago, the smaller of both islands, Lyons got his introduction to music from his early involvement in church and school choirs. However, it was his home environment that instilled within him a profound respect for black music.
The socio-political themes appearing in Lyons’ songwriting would be heavily influenced by his love for legal philosophy as a student of Law in the University of London’s LLB program and his Legal Practice Certificate (LPC) from Manchester Metropolitan University as he strived to find the meeting ground for art, academia and lessons learned from legal practice.
Freetown Collective's early work resonated deeply with Trinidad’s underground performance spaces – from open mics to small bars and theater stages. Trinidad-born filmmaker and United States resident Damian Marcano took inspiration from Freetown’s poetry and music to create a multiple award-winning Caribbean Cult Classic film, “God Loves The Fighter.” Not only was this Lyons’ and Muwakil’s film debut as actors on screen, but it was the first significant look for Freetown’s music as ‘up-produced’ versions of their compositions were compiled as the official motion picture soundtrack for the feature film. “Good Swimma” a single from the ‘Laventille’ titled soundtrack, received moderate success as the production of James ‘Q-Major’ Quashie got the attention of two world-renowned EDM groups, Major Lazer and ShowTek, who would then do a successful remix (Believer) which peaked at number 19 on the dance charts.
Shortly after Freetown’s film collaboration with Marcano, they collaborated with award-winning documentary filmmaker Miquel Galofre on a project called ‘Art Connect,’ which focused on using art as a tool to rehabilitate ‘at risk’ and under-performing school children in one of Trinidad’s roughest neighborhoods. That opportunity led to an incidental meeting with Soca Superstar Machel Montano, a guest in the program who would then collaborate with Freetown on a remix of his single, “Represent.”   

 

Natalie Bibby

Corporate Sustainability Specialist | ANSA McAL Limited

Natalie Bibby is passionate about sustainability and integrating it into every aspect of business for the benefit of all stakeholders. She firmly believes that we can shape a sustainable future by taking a practical approach, focused on what matters most and through effective collaborations and partnerships. Her inspiration is amplified as a mother to two young children.  
Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from SUNY Plattsburgh and a Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Caribbean from the University of the West Indies. She has more than fifteen years of experience in project management, risk assessment, data reporting, people management and stakeholder engagement for two international organisations. After many years in health, safety, and environment in the oil and gas sector, transitioning to ANSA McAL in 2022 was the perfect opportunity to put her combination of experience, knowledge, and passion for sustainable development to good use.
Since joining the Group, Natalie has worked to produce the Group’s first-ever Sustainability reports 2022, 2023 and 2024, with the latest including the Group’s first-ever ESG Data Disclosure report. She spearheads the development of the system to measure, track and report ESG metrics and the IFRS S1 compliance efforts across the Groups topmost material sectors.
Natalie works to weave sustainability into her private and professional life, mindful of the impacts of our actions on people and the planet.
 

Alex Smith

Chief Executive Officer | FuturePlus

Alex Smith is CEO of FuturePlus, empowering businesses to achieve ambitious environmental and social impact through accessible sustainability solutions. A passionate sustainability advocate, she serves as trustee for the Better Coffee Foundation and is a TEDx speaker inspiring widespread adoption of sustainable practices across industries.
 

Nirad Tewarie

Chief Executive Officer | AMCHAM T&T

Nirad Tewarie is the CEO of AMCHAM T&T. He has more than twenty-five years’ experience in media, communications, management, education and international relations. Nirad is also the Chairman of C15 studios, a Member of the Board of Directors of Aspire Fund Management, and the Loan for Enterprise and Network Development.
Passionate about youth development and using his expertise for good, Nirad is the Chairman of the 50-year-old, San Juan Jabloteh Sports Club and Manager of the Hillview College Football Teams, where he oversaw the promotion of the Senior Team to the Championship Division of the Secondary Schools’ Football League after just one season.
Nirad was formerly the CEO of the T&T Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI), Chairman of the Caribbean Network of Services Coalitions, a member of the Communications and Public Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, UK and a columnist for the Trinidad Guardian. 
A keen supporter of the arts, Nirad is an Associate Producer of Bazodee the Movie, and the former Chairman of the Cabinet Appointed Fashion Industry Development Committee. 
Nirad holds a BSc. in Mass Communications from Florida International University and an MSc in International Relations from the Institute of International Relations, UWI. He regularly speaks at regional conferences on matters related to technology & economic development.

Senator the Honourable Satyakama  Maharaj

Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism | Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism

Senator the Honourable Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj is a distinguished global entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for inclusive innovation and economic diversification in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
With a career spanning more than 45 years, Senator Maharaj is widely respected for his contributions to manufacturing, exports, supply chain management, and brand development. He is the founder of a globally recognized beauty brand which he established in 1979 with the vision of creating premium, high-performance cosmetics for women of all skin tones. Under his leadership, the business became an early pioneer in global e-commerce in the late 1990s, building a loyal, international customer base.
Minister Maharaj’s work has earned him several honours, including induction into the World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in Monte Carlo, and the title of Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016. His company has also been recognized by McKinsey & Company as one of the three oldest Black-owned beauty brands in the world. 
Beyond his accomplishments in the private sector, Senator Maharaj has contributed significantly to national development through his service in several public roles, including as Chairman of the Arima Race Club, Chairman of the Betting Levy Board, and Vice Chairman of the Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO).
A son of the soil in San Fernando, Senator Maharaj attended San Fernando Boys’ Government Primary School and Naparima College, and today, he remains deeply committed to mentorship, national pride, and regional progress. He is the founder and lead contributor to the Young Entrepreneurs TT Facebook community, a mentorship platform that connects more than 13,000 aspiring business owners across Trinidad and Tobago and the diaspora.
Minister Maharaj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from York University in Ontario, Canada.

Joanne Salazar 

Co-Owner/Director | QED Consulting Limited

Co-founder and co-owner of a Governance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practice; Joanne is a qualified accountant who is also certified in strategic planning, organizational development, change management, supply chain management and sports administration. 
Joanne is currently President of the International Women’s Forum, Trinidad & Tobago (IWFTT) and on the boards of National Flour Mills Ltd, the College of Science Technology and Arts of Trinidad & Tobago (COSTAATT) and the Guardian Neediest Cases Fund. 
She holds the designation FCPFA (Fellow Chartered Public Finance Accountant) and is also Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute, UK. She also holds an MSc. Strategic Planning, MBA (distinction), Post Graduate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management, BA (Hons), and certification in Organizational Development, Process Management and Change Management. Joanne is an Accredited Director (Acc, Dir) certified by The Chartered Governance Institute (Canada).

Ugo Blanco

Resident Representative | UNDP Multi-Country Office, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten

Mr Ugo Blanco is the United Nations Development Programme, Resident Representative for the UNDP Multi-Country Office for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten since July 2023.  
Previously, he was the Deputy Resident Representative for the Barbados and Eastern Caribbean MCO from 2019, overseeing ten countries and territories. His diverse career spans roles such as Senior Recovery Advisor, Regional Advisor in New York for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Special Assistant to the UN Assistant Secretary-General. Ugo has led recovery initiatives in Haiti, worked on disaster risk reduction in Vietnam, and represented Spain’s AECID in Indonesia. Before, he collaborated with NGOs and Civil Society Organizations.  
He holds advanced degrees in Political Science, International Cooperation, and Human Resources Management from universities in Madrid, Spain. 

 

Eva Mitchell

Chief Executive Officer | The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited and The Trinidad and Tobago Central Depository Limited

Eva Mitchell has over 22 years’ experience over several areas of financial services including Stock Market and Depository Management, Asset Management, Retail and Commercial Banking, Brokerage Services and Regulatory Services in Trinidad and Tobago and across the region. 
Ms. Mitchell joined The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited (TTSE) in 2016 as Manager – Market Operations and has served as the stock exchange’s primary liaison on several multi-million-dollar transactions including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions and take-overs throughout the insurance and financial sectors. She has also served as Project Lead for several transformative initiatives for the exchange geared towards enhancing efficiency and accessibility of the local stock market including the launch of its premier online trading platform and broker API. Ms. Mitchell has also been instrumental in leading several key regulatory changes within the local market aimed at supporting capital market development and efficiency. 
She has previously served as Investment Manager, Scotia Investments of Trinidad and Tobago, representing the Bank at the Securities Dealers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SDATT) where she was part of the pioneering team that launched the bank’s first two TT dollar mutual funds in the local market. She has also served as senior Investment Analyst at RBC Asset Management T&T Limited, managing various portfolios in excess of TT$10 billion. 
In October 2020, Ms. Mitchell assumed the position of Acting CEO of the TTSE and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the TTCD. In April 2021, Ms. Mitchell was appointed Chief Executive Officer of both Companies. 
Ms. Mitchell holds a BSc. (Hons.) in Business Management from the University of New Brunswick, Canada and a MSc. in International Finance from the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business, Trinidad.
 

Nigel L. Romano

Senior Director, Advisory Services | Moore Trinidad & Tobago, Chartered Accountants

Nigel Romano is a Chartered Accountant with over four decades of leadership experience in public accounting, banking, and corporate management across the Caribbean and Asia. He has held senior executive roles at global institutions including Citibank, EY, and RBTT, as well as regional organizations such as ANSA McAL, the Caribbean Development Bank, and JMMB Bank (Trinidad & Tobago) Ltd., where he served as Managing Director and CEO until his retirement in 2019.
Nigel began his career at KPMG in Trinidad, later joining Citibank where he held various senior finance and regional leadership positions in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines. His responsibilities spanned financial management, strategic planning, operations, quality, and innovation across multiple business lines and geographies. Upon returning to Trinidad, he served as COO of RBTT, Finance Director and Sector Head of Financial Services at ANSA McAL, and Director of Finance and Corporate Planning at the Caribbean Development Bank, where he also acted as Vice President of Operations.
Today, Nigel serves as Senior Director and Partner, Advisory Services at Moore Trinidad & Tobago, where he focuses on strategic planning, organizational development, and executive coaching. He also contributes his expertise as a member of several public and private sector boards.