Regional governance institute launches today

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI) will be celebrating its formal launch today from 5 pm–8 pm at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. The CCGI is a non-profit membership- based organisation dedicated to strengthening principles of good corporate governance across the Caribbean.
Headquartered in Port-of-Spain, the CCGI strives to become a regional provider of guidance and resources, world-class director training and professional development opportunities in the area of corporate governance, according to a statement from the organisers.
The launch marks the formal introduction of the Institute to the business community and includes formal announcements followed by a distinguished panel of leaders in corporate governance who have been invited to share their personal experiences on how corporate governance has shaped their success. The speakers include: Sharon Christopher, deputy CEO, First Citizens Bank, Norman Christie, regional president, bpTT and Joseph Esau, chairman of Agostini Limited and the Caribbean Communications Network Limited.