Nigel Edwards

Nigel Edwards brings over 25 years of strategic management experience to his role as the Executive Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation (UTC). His leadership spans diverse disciplines, positioning him as a key driver of UTC’s cultural, commercial, and technological transformation. Edwards is committed to a customer-centric approach and is actively shaping UTC’s future growth and expansion. 

Before joining UTC, Edwards served as the Chief Executive of Tatil Life Assurance Limited, where he honed his visionary leadership skills. Throughout his career, he has navigated complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. His expertise extends beyond the corporate realm; he has also contributed as a non-executive Director on several listed companies on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange and public interest company Boards. 

Edwards champions the idea that people are a company’s most valuable asset, emphasizing their role in creating value for all stakeholders. A recipient of a national scholarship from St. Augustine Senior Comprehensive School, he holds an MSc in Finance from the London Business School and a BSc in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. Additionally, he is a member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA).