THE BARBADOS EMPLOYERS’ Confederation (BEC) executive director Tony Walcott is leaving the organisation after serving in that position since May 18, 2009.
During his tenure Walcott served on the ACP-EU Follow-Up Committee of the European Economic and Social Committee from 2010 and will continue until October.
He was elected to the governing body of the International Labour Organisation as a deputy member for the Employers’ Group for the period 2014-2017.
Walcott is retiring on June 30 following a distinguished career in the private sector with major international corporations in both human resources and general management roles.
His association with the BEC dates back to the 1980s when he served on the council.
President of the BEC, Marguerite Estwick, in commenting on Walcott’s retirement, lauded him for his sterling contribution to the organisation.
“Tony has been a conscientious and committed leader within the BEC for four decades. A skilful industrial relations negotiator and knowledgeable advocate for employers, Tony has played a major role in the Social Partnership and the development of new labour legislation. He has also sought to promote professional human resource management practices within the private sector,” she said. (PR)