TSTT Announces Leadership Change Amid Political Speculation

The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is undergoing significant leadership changes as CEO Kent Western has stepped down, with Keino Cox, the Assistant Vice President of Emerging Services and Innovation, stepping in as Acting CEO. This shift comes as TSTT has recently experienced a turnaround, achieving profitability and improved customer satisfaction under Western’s leadership. In his farewell statement, Western expressed pride in the progress made and confidence in the team’s future endeavors. Cox, who has been with TSTT since 1998, acknowledged Western’s contributions and committed to maintaining the company’s strong trajectory. The leadership change is framed as part of TSTT’s strategic evolution; however, it raises concerns regarding political influences over state enterprises, as expressed by Joanne Ogeer of the Communications Workers’ Union. While Minister Barry Padarath dismissed speculation about Western’s termination, the move adds to a series of high-profile departures in the public sector following recent elections, signaling possible instability in leadership roles.