Marleen Lord-Lewis is the Vice President of Business Development at NEC. Mrs. Lord-Lewis heads the team responsible for the promotion and development of new energy-based and downstream industries in Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to assuming this role, Mrs. Lord-Lewis held the position of Manager of Strategy Development at Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (PETROTRIN). She was also a member of the Natural Gas Export Task Force with responsibility for Commercial and Business Development. Mrs. Lord-Lewis received her MBA from the Andrews University in Michigan and has extensive knowledge in Economics and Planning. She also holds an MSc. in Production Engineering and Management from the University of the West Indies. Mrs. Lord-Lewis’ formal education also includes training in Industrial Health and Safety, Refinery, Optimization and Economics and Investment Attraction. She remains affiliated with several community groups.