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Gary Hunt

Chairman

Gary Hunt is a distinguished leader whose career spans public service, entrepreneurship, and technical excellence. Appointed Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited in 2025, he brings more than two decades of high-impact leadership experience across government, manufacturing, and aviation, underpinned by a strong commitment to national development and value creation.

A recipient of a Government Scholarship, Mr. Hunt commenced his professional career in aerospace technology. He is a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)-certified Avionics Maintenance Engineer, specialising in Communications, Navigation, and Radar Systems. This rigorous technical foundation has shaped his disciplined, systems-driven approach to leadership, strategic execution, and risk management throughout his career.

In 1999, Mr. Hunt was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, in recognition of his pioneering achievements as founder of Radical Designs Ltd., which has grown into a leading Caribbean enterprise in apparel manufacturing, branding, and digital printing. He subsequently expanded his entrepreneurial footprint with The Print Shop Ltd., continuing his mission to build indigenous industry, empower local talent, and drive innovation within the creative and manufacturing sectors.

Mr. Hunt has also served the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with distinction, holding office as a Member of Parliament and Minister of Sport, where he advanced national initiatives focused on youth development, sport infrastructure, and community empowerment. He later served as a Director of InvesTT within the Ministry of Trade and Industry, reinforcing his longstanding commitment to economic diversification, foreign investment attraction, and sustainable growth.

Beyond his professional and public service achievements, Mr. Hunt is a lifelong martial artist, educator, and mentor. He holds the rank of 8th Dan Black Belt and the title of Professor in the prestigious Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu, reflecting decades of discipline, leadership, and dedication to character development and community service.

As Chairman of Angostura Holdings Limited, Mr. Hunt combines strategic vision, entrepreneurial rigour, and a deep sense of national pride to guide one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic companies into its next phase of innovation, global expansion, and enduring legacy.