Christopher Reckord is a leading voice in digital transformation, AI strategy, and public-private innovation across the Caribbean. He currently serves the Government of Jamaica in several national leadership roles, including Deputy Chairman of the ICT Authority and of the National Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA), Chairman of the National Artificial Intelligence Taskforce, and a member of the Digital Transformation Advisory Council. He also serves as Deputy Chairman of the newly formed Caribbean AI Taskforce, Commissioner on the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission, and a member of the Gastronomy Network under the Ministry of Tourism.
In the private sector, Chris chairs the Innovation & Digital Transformation Committee of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and is deeply involved in scaling digital readiness among Caribbean businesses. A former tech CEO turned business operating systems coach, he is co-owner of the Cellar 8 Wine-Bar-Bistro in Kingston. His passion for wine education complements his work as an independent wine consultant with DeVine Wine Services.
Chris brings over four decades of experience to the table—helping governments, boards, and businesses navigate the evolving intersection of technology, trust, and transformation.