Caribbean Export OUTLOOK 3rd Edition

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Management Institute, and is enrolled in the Inaugural ICC Global designation program as a Certified Trade Finance Professional. Jomo Kato is a marketer and entrepreneur who enjoys transforming companies, developing new products and leading teams to bigger possibilities. He is Co-founder at Quikanou Global with responsibility for twin sites Quickcanoe.com | Quikanou.com, serving the Caribbean, Central America, the Diaspora, and international markets with world class eCommerce, both CPG and SaaS. Dr. Jonathan Lashley is Senior Fellow at Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), UWI, Barbados. His research centres on sustainable socio-economic development, with a focus on entrepreneurship development and issues of gender and youth. He has been published internationally. A recent book with Dr. Lawrence Nicholson, is titled “Understanding The Caribbean Enterprise: Insights FromMSMEs And Family Owned Businesses”. Florence Louis-Edouard , originally from the French Caribbean island of Martinique, shares a deep passion for the Caribbean and more particularly for its regional integration process. An international trade expert by training and experience; Florence has been working in various institutions dedicated to trade, export and development for the past 15 years. Alicia Nicholls B.Sc., M.Sc., LL.B. is an international trade and development consultant and founder of Caribbean Trade Law & Development (caribbeantradelaw.com). Alicia has extensive post- graduation experience in international trade research and consultancy for private individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international organisations. Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu is the Trade Policy and Legal Specialist at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat’s Office of Trade Negotiations, where she develops and provides advice on CARICOM’s proposals for external trade negotiations; advises on other international trade and investment issues; and represents CARICOM in cases before the Caribbean Court of Justice. Prof. Avinash Persaud is Special Envoy to the Prime Minister of Barbados on Investment and Finance

and Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Dominica on the economic recovery post-Maria. His career spreads across finance, academia and public policy. He is Emeritus Professor of Gresham College in the UK, Chairman of Elara Capital PLC in India and RBC in Barbados. He won the Jacques de Larosiere Award in Global Finance from the IIF in Washington and was voted one of the top two public intellectuals in the world on the 2008 financial crisis by an expert panel for Prospect Magazine. Stephen Phillips , MSc., BSc (Hons) is Vice President of Special Projects at Bitt; an award- winning technology scientist and advisor for technology intensive firms. He possesses a track record for the delivery of innovative products with over 15 years of management experience honed in leading technology and telecommunication companies such as Vodafone and Ericsson. Prof. FritzPinnock is aChartered Fellowof the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, UK. He is a co-author of the book, From Piracy To Transshipment, Jamaica’s Journey To Becoming A Global Logistics Hub. He is also the author of the book, Caribbean Cruise Tourism: Power Relations Among Stakeholders. Fritz holds a PhD in sustainable development from the University Of The West Indies. Jovan Reid is a Barbados-based analyst with over eight years of experience in inter-governmental relations, public policy analysis and small-state development issues. He holds professional qualifications in Strategic Communication, International Affairs and International Development. Tishanna Williams is a CTO (NY) nominated writer, university lecturer, art education facilitator, actress, and vocalist for the band Freetown Collective. Described as “an amazing young talent with a great role to play in the future development of T&T”, she is dedicated to making a successful career out of the things that make her happy. Datu the Hon. Matthew Pajares Yngson , DCPS KCR FRSA is the Executive Director and Envoy for Diplomatic Affairs of the Eastern Caribbean- Southeast Asia Economic And Cultural Chamber. He is also the Founder of the Caribbean ASEAN Council and an alumnus of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference.