Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 33 years of experience in macro-economics, public finance, trade, tourism, and regional integration, the expert excels in investment promotion, strategic planning, and economic development policy. Career highlights include leading significant projects in green and blue economy strategies, collaborating with international bodies like the World Bank and UNECLAC. Previously held roles such as CEO of Invest Saint Lucia and Executive Vice President of the Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association. Responsibilities have included driving policy development and project implementation across the Caribbean, achieving sustainable economic growth and investment facilitation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America & the Caribbean (UNECLAC), and the Global Green Growth Institute. Involvement includes project implementation and technical assistance in areas like green finance, sustainable tourism, and blue economy strategies. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, focusing primarily on the Eastern Caribbean, including countries like Saint Lucia, Antigua & Barbuda, and the OECS region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as macro-economics, public finance, trade, tourism, banking, and regional integration, the expert has held leadership roles focusing on strategic planning, investment promotion, and policy development. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans sustainable tourism, green and blue economy strategies, and economic development. The geographic scope of work has been regional within the Caribbean, engaging in projects that integrate economic policy with environmental sustainability and private sector development. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the USA. This experience demonstrates deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in economic and tourism policy, through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in economics and law, the expert holds an MSc in Economics, specializing in Sea-use Law, Economics & Policymaking, from the London School of Economics, University of London, United Kingdom. Additionally, they obtained a BSc in Economics & Law from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados. These degrees reflect a strong foundation in economics and law, with a focus on policy and strategic development. The expert is a native English speaker, utilizing the language extensively in professional settings across various international projects. Basic proficiency in French has likely supported engagement in multilingual environments and collaborations within the Caribbean region.