Gary Kalloo

Gary Kalloo is a seasoned Telecommunications and ICT professional with over thirty years of experience in the field. Gary possesses a diverse skill set encompassing ICT environment knowledge, digital governance expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of regional and international telecommunications and ICT domain.

Gary’s journey in the ICT space began in 1991 when he joined Trinidad and Tobago’s incumbent telecom operator, TSTT. Over the next 15 years, Gary held various senior-level positions within the organization, playing a pivotal role in navigating the company through significant transformations, including market liberalization, regulatory compliance and increased competition.

In 2007, Gary transitioned to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, where he served as the Head of Regulatory and Policy Affairs in the Ministry of Public Administration. During his tenure, he spearheaded the implementation of strategies outlined in the country’s first National ICT Plan, laying the groundwork and implementing policies for subsequent plans aimed at advancing the nation’s digital agenda.

In 2009, Gary took on a new challenge with the establishment of the e-government company of Trinidad and Tobago, iGovTT. As the Head of Delivery, he was responsible for overseeing the implementation of whole-of-government transformation projects, including the development of GovNet, the government’s wide area network, and various e-services integration platforms.

In this capacity, he was also responsible for managing on behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, Infocom Development Authority of Singapore, for the implementation of key projects aimed at modernizing Trinidad and Tobago’s electronic infrastructure. This engagement resulted in the successful implementation of initiatives such as the single electronic window and an updated national plan for ICT development.

In 2013, Gary joined the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) as an ICT Consultant, where he continued his mission of fostering digital innovation and growth in the Caribbean region. His role involved provided consultancy services at the Caribbean level focusing on ICT, policy harmonization and Digital Government Transformation, and Telecommunications. He has played pivotal roles in coordinating and managing regional telecom and ICT initiatives on behalf of international financial agencies and
intergovernmental organizations, including the World Bank, the Inter- American Development Bank, the European Union and the ITU. He has worked on various regional projects, including spectrum harmonization, internet governance, and the development of a Single ICT Space.

Gary was also instrumental in building out national ICT and e-government strategies for CTU member states such as Belize, the British Virgin Islands, Grenada, Anguilla, Montserrat and the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Today, Gary serves as the Director of Business Development at the CTU, where he continues to leverage his wealth of experience to drive digital transformation initiatives across the Caribbean. Gary leads strategic initiatives to promote growth, strategic partnerships, private sector membership and revenue generation within the organization.

His contributions have been instrumental in advancing digital innovation and transformation across the Caribbean region, shaping the digital landscape of the Caribbean and ensuring that the region remains competitive and innovative in the telecommunications and ICT space.