Gerard Cooper

Gerard Cooper is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry and finance, currently serving as the General Manager of Operations and Administration at Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Limited since January 2011. In this role, Gerard focuses on change and risk management, overseeing strategy, marketing, communications, and business analytics while managing budgets and teams. Previous positions include Chief Financial Officer, where Gerard led M&A activities and implemented financial analytics to enhance audit readiness, and Head of Department for Strategic Analytics, where Gerard developed dashboards to improve operational oversight. Prior to TSTT, Gerard held various finance-related roles across organizations such as Citigroup, RBTT Financial, and First Citizens Bank Group. Gerard holds a Master's degree in Applied Analytics from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, along with multiple professional accounting certifications, including CPA and FCCA.