With over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance most in senior positions, Ricaido Jennings brings varied knowledge and experience from a diverse background. Ricaido began his career in his native Trinidad and Tobago with PwC spending 10 years between their Trinidad, Barbados and London offices. He has worked in several industries including Manufacturing, Financial Services and Hospitality. He has also served in senior management positions in the financial services sector and electricity sector.

Ricaido has been the Director Finance of The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (“BLPC”) for over 5 years.  In this position he is a member of the Company’s Executive with direct responsibility for leadership of over 60 dedicated professionals that make up the Finance Department which includes financial planning, reporting and analysis; treasury management; supply chain management and customer care. He also serves as a non-executive director of Dominica Electricity Services Limited and is a member of their Audit Committee.

Prior to his appointment at BLPC, Ricaido was the Senior Financial Officer at the CIBC FirstCaribbean International bank in Barbados.  He is a Fellow of the ACCA and has completed specialised training in utility regulation and advance public utility accounting.

Ricaido has been a member of ICAB’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Committee for over 8 years and currently serves as Deputy Chairperson.