President Kangaloo Swears in Two New Procurement Board Members
Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, presided over the swearing-in of two new members of the Procurement Board on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
During the ceremony at The President’s House, Mr. Jason Matthews and Mr. Raymond Smith took their Oaths of Office and received their instruments of appointment.
Mr. Jason Matthews is the Group Head of Procurement at the Digicel Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in procurement, supply chain optimisation, and business transformation. He holds an Honours BSc from the London School of Economics and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University.
Mr. Raymond Smith is a Board Director of Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, with a distinguished career in banking and financial services spanning four decades. He holds a BA from The University of the West Indies and completed postgraduate studies at the Institute of Canadian Bankers and Henley Management College.
The appointments are expected to strengthen the Procurement Board with their combined expertise in corporate governance, strategic management, and operational efficiency.
(Via The Office of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago)
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