Barbados National Energy Company Ltd.

Powering the Future

Barbados National Energy Company Ltd
Woodbourne, St. Philip
Wildey, St. Michael
Fairy Valley, Christ Church

Leadership Team

Corporate Structure

Senior Minister (Productive Sector) & Minister for Energy and Business-Kerrie Symmonds

Senior Minister (Productive Sector) & Minister for Energy and Business-Kerrie Symmonds

Minister of Energy and Business Development

The Company falls under the portfolio of Senior Minister(Productive Sector) & Minister for Energy and Business - Kerrie Symmonds.

The Company is managed by a Board of Directors under the chairmanship of Mr. Donald Austin.

The Board of Directors

team member Mr. Donald Austin

Mr. Donald Austin

Chairman

team member Dr. Asquith Thompson

Dr. Asquith Thompson

Deputy Chairman

team member Mr. John Griffith

Mr. John Griffith

Director

team member Mr. Peter Thompson

Mr. Peter Thompson

Director

team member Ms. Stephanie Catling-Birmingham

Ms. Stephanie Catling-Birmingham

Director

team member Mr. Carlton Cummins

Mr. Carlton Cummins

Director

team member Dr. Erwin Edwards

Dr. Erwin Edwards

Director

team member Ms. Averill Brathwaite

Ms. Averill Brathwaite

Director

team member Mr. Kevin Hunte

Mr. Kevin Hunte

Director

team member Mrs. Lesley Trotman-Edwards

Mrs. Lesley Trotman-Edwards

Director

team member Ms. Lachmi Connell

Ms. Lachmi Connell

Director

team member Ms. Dawn Williams

Ms. Dawn Williams

Director

team member Mrs. Donna Harris-Thornhill

Mrs. Donna Harris-Thornhill

Corporate Secretary

The C-Suite

Michael Sargeant

Chief Executive Officer

“Leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room. It is about setting a clear direction, making the hard decisions and helping others do their best work.”

Mechelle Smith

Chief People Officer

"A good leader should know his limitations and place his team on the platform of recognition as they deserve."

Mr. Ashley Bignall

Chief Financial Officer

Success isn't built overnight. It’s crafted daily by consistent action, fueled by belief, and guided by a vision bigger than your doubts.

Mr. James Browne

Chief Commercial Officer

The journey to greatness begins the moment you stop waiting for permission and start showing up with purpose, courage, and commitment.

Mr. Terrance Straughn

Chief Operations Officer

Your current struggle is not your final story—every setback is a setup for a greater comeback if you choose to rise, learn, and keep going.

Mr. Pedro Bushelle

Chief Information and Communication Technology Officer

Your value lies in how you rise, adapt, and build—especially when no one’s watching.

Managers

Calvin Watson

Project Manager - IDB - Project Execution Unit

"Live, Love, Learn"

Ian Bradshaw

Manager Finance

“Challenge the status quo and reimagine what’s possible”

Andrea Burnett-Edward

Chief of Operations (Ag)

“A good leader serves with kindness, compassion, patience, humility, gentleness and forgiveness.”

Ms. Karen Austin

Fuels Terminal Manager

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Trust the process, take the leap, and grow wings on the way down—courage creates clarity.

Mr. Damien Catlyn

Group HSSEQ Manager

Every day you wake up is a chance to rewrite your story, no matter how yesterday looked—progress is made one brave step at a time.

Mr. Wesley Carter

Commercial Manager

Dreams demand discipline. Show up even when it’s hard, stay focused when it’s quiet, and believe when no one else sees your vision.

Mr. Rommell Clarke

Maintenance Manager

The most powerful thing you can do today is believe in the possibility of tomorrow—hope backed by action can move mountains.