Dr. André Vincent Henry served as the Director of the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies from 1 March 2017 to April 2026.

As Director of the College, Dr. Henry remained committed to steadfastly upholding the core commitment that informed its founding: empowering working people and promoting social justice.

Professional Background
From 2005 to 2017, he served as an independent consultant to several regional and international organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Organization of American States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the CARICOM Secretariat, and the United Nations Development Programme. He also provided consultancy services to various regional governments and organizations in the Middle East.

From 2001 until 2005, he was Director of the Programme for the Promotion of Management-Labour Cooperation (PROMALCO) at the ILO. Before joining PROMALCO, Dr. Henry was Vice President of Trade and Industry at the Tourism and Industrial Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TIDCO).

Academic and Diplomatic Service
Earlier in his career, Dr. Henry worked at the Institute of International Relations and the Centre for Ethnic Studies at the University of the West Indies. He was also attached to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNECLAC). His public service includes a role as Special Adviser to the Minister of Labour and a ten-year career in the Diplomatic Service of Trinidad and Tobago.

Education and Honors
Dr. Henry holds a first degree in International Relations and a Master’s in Government from the University of the West Indies, Mona, as well as a Master of Philosophy and a Doctoral degree from George Washington University, Washington D.C.

In recognition of his contributions to the field, he was elected a Fellow of the World Academy of Productivity Professionals in 2010.

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