Richard D. Shepherd is leading a digital revolution as the Head of Technology at Proman by maximising on business intelligence strategies and leveraging proven technology to optimise performance.

As a technologist with over 20 years of experience, he enhances the enterprise’s ability to identify and manage risks, and swiftly make informed decisions through data integration, process optimisation, and the implementation of interactive technology solutions that focus on delivering greater business value and an enhanced user experience. In his previous role as Chief Information Officer for DeNovo Energy, the successful unmanned offshore operations and centrally connected communication and controls systems established for the business are results of Richard’s innovative design and development strategies.

Richard has a consistent track record of positive digital disruption in the Financial Services Sector as well as in the Energy Industry. He strengthened cybersecurity and enterprise system efficiencies as Assistant Vice President – Group IT Shared Services at Guardian Group, and consistently increased revenue generation annually through strategic collaboration, new revenue stream creation, and prudent cost management as Vice President – Electronic Services at Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation. He also held management positions at First Citizens Bank and Citibank.

Building on his foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from John Donaldson Technical Institute, Richard gained a BSc (honors) in Computing and Information Systems at London Metropolitan University and an MBA (merit) - Business Administration and Management from Anglia Ruskin University. He has served as a substantive member on the technical sub-committee of the National Technical Advisory Council and is currently a member of the AMCHAM digital Transformation committee.