IAN E. WELCH is president of the largest private sector organisation on the island, the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

He was elected in March 2006, after having served two years in the capacity of Senior Vice President of the Chamber.

He is also the Managing Director of PCS Nitrogen Trinidad Limited, which owns and operates the largest petrochemical manufactur-ing complex in Trinidad, and one of the largest in the world.

At its Point Lisas site, the Company operates four ammonia plants and one urea plant.

IAN E. WELCH

PCS Trinidad is an integral part of the global player, PotashCorp, which is the largest integrated fertiliser manufacturer in the world.

Ian is a graduate of the University of Windsor, Canada and holds an honours degree in Applied Science and Chemical Engineering.

He has also completed an executive development programme at the prestigious Columbia University.

Ian’s sense of patriotism and desire to contribute to our country’s development, have moved him to accept offers to serve on the Board of the Regulated Industries Commission, the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, the University of Trinidad and Tobago, the National Energy Skills Centre and the Local Organising Committee for World Cup Cricket 2007.

A gentleman of tremendous talent and skill, Ian brings to the Chamber, his diverse local and international experience in the petrochemical/energy sector, the utilities sector, the marine transportation sector, the education sector and sport.

On a personal note, Ian enjoys sailing, loves sports (particularly cricket) and has a passion for our local culture and the arts.

He is married to Ligia and they have two daughters, Nicola, 12, and Anya, nine.