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A New Board for UDeCOTT

27th January, 2011 by Melanie Archer | 19 comments

On Tuesday, the new board of directors of UDeCOTT was announced [check out the Express article here]. HDC's managing director, Jearlean John has been named as chairman of the board, while acla's own Brian Lewis has been named as one of eight directors.

Asked to comment Brian replied, "I look forward to receiving my official appointment and to meeting the other members of the board." At acla:works we're optimistic about the changes that will occur under this new board, and we'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brian on his appointment.

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19 comments so far.

  1. Timothy D Newton January 27, 2011 at 8:50am

    Congratulations to the new board especially to Brian Lewis.  We anticipate that with an experienced and practicing architect on the team that decisions made within UDeCOTT will be arrived at with a greater focus on what is best for the development and well being of the society.

  2. Brian Lewis January 27, 2011 at 9:11am

    Thanks for the support and well wishes. I too have expectations that we can make a difference and I am quite clear that until Architects take up the challenge of leadership by participating in national development, our profession and industry will remain a political football doomed by whatever new scheme someone dreams up for us.

  3. Mark Franco January 27, 2011 at 10:15am

    Congratulations, Brian.  I agree with your view about Architects taking up the challenge.

  4. Brian Lewis January 27, 2011 at 1:52pm

    Thanks Mark, so tell me which sate enterprise are you running for? smileI

  5. Maria Superville-Neilson January 27, 2011 at 2:32pm

    Wonderful news Brian!  I have no doubt that your contribution will be immeasurable.  Thank you for accepting the offer to make a difference and for renewing our hope!

    Maria

  6. Jon Golding January 27, 2011 at 2:42pm

    Congrats Brian! Let’s hope your presence will educate the new board how dangerous Calder Hart’s ‘design-build’ poison was to TT’s local architectural talent (and our economy).

  7. Peter Boos January 27, 2011 at 3:15pm

    Good boards need experienced people who are independent thinkers and persons of proven integrity.
    The appointment of Brian Lewis to the UDeCOTT board is a good sign that the T&T Government is interested in the appropriate governance and high performance of entities it controls.

  8. Brian Lewis January 27, 2011 at 4:13pm

    Both Minister and Government should be happy about this perception

  9. Jonathan Walker January 27, 2011 at 7:43pm

    Congrats on the appointment Brian.  Whilst it may be a couple years late in coming let’s hope that you have the opportunity to make a contribution and a difference.

  10. Brian January 27, 2011 at 8:44pm

    I had not noticed that subtle distinction so thank you for bringing it to my attention

  11. Michael Abraham January 27, 2011 at 8:54pm

    Well done Brian. I know that the challenges ahead will

    be great. I also know that you are a man of high

    calibre who will do an excellent job. Good Luck.

  12. Gerry Lewis January 28, 2011 at 3:21am

    Congratulations on your appointment as a director of UDeCOTT. You will bring with you a wealth of professional experience in the construction industry as well as a high degree of integrity, and a determination to get things done. It won’t be an easy ride and I wish you luck.

  13. Peter Tang / G&RDarchivisions; January 28, 2011 at 6:58am

    Congratulations Brian.

      We are certain, if, the P P Govt. continues selecting, men of integrity and experience, like your good self, to serve on our Boards, these sectors will improve,but, more importantly, our country will have, a fair chance at success to the benefit of us all and future generations.
    Do not despair for it’s never too late.

  14. Brian January 28, 2011 at 8:07am

    Thanks for the kind comments Peter, Gerry and Michael

  15. Jeffrey Phillips January 28, 2011 at 8:23am

    Brian, congratulations on your appointment. I can imagine that it will not be a simple task but hopefully, if you can even put half of the wrongs right, you would be making a significant contribution in setting the ship in the right direction. Good Luck!

  16. Jonathan Gregory January 28, 2011 at 2:18pm

    Congratulations Brian. When the going tough, the though gets stuck in. All the very best.
    Jonathan Gregory
    UK

  17. Teresa White January 28, 2011 at 3:20pm

    Dear Brian

    Congratulations on your appointment.  Your integrity and worth are well known and appreciated - not to mention your belief in accountability and absolute honesty - even when the sentiment that needs to be expressed is not a popular one.  I think this is excellent news and wish you the best in what will be a very challenging role.

  18. Brian January 29, 2011 at 7:10pm

    Thanks for the supportive comments Teresa - I’ll give it a whirl!

  19. Brian January 31, 2011 at 11:28am

    Jeffrey, yes it will not be simple but I will do what I can.

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