The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) has announced a change in its executive leadership, with Mr Keino Cox concluding his tenure as Acting Chief Executive Officer.
In a press release on Tuesday, TSTT confirmed that Mr Reza Hosein has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18th, 2026.
It stated that Mr Hosein is a seasoned telecommunications executive with more than 27 years of industry experience, bringing a strong combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, commercial acumen and operational management. He has held senior leadership positions across several critical areas of TSTT’s business, including Technology, Residential Services, Wireless Solutions, Consumer Sales, Service Delivery and Assurance, and Customer Experience and Marketing. TSTT said this breadth of experience has provided him with an enterprise-wide perspective of the company and a strong understanding of the strategic, commercial, technological and customer imperatives shaping its future.
Mr Hosein holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering – Communications Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of the West Indies. His career also includes five years of international experience with Lucent Technologies in the United States, where he worked in wireless engineering and professional services, gaining exposure to global telecommunications technologies, complex network environments and international industry practices.
TSTT said Mr Hosein’s immediate focus will be on maintaining organisational momentum, strengthening execution against the company’s strategic priorities and advancing TSTT’s Telco-to-TechCo transformation. This will involve leveraging technology, digital capabilities and innovation to improve customer value, strengthen operational performance, diversify revenue opportunities and position the company for sustainable growth in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Commenting on the appointment, Kern Dass, Chairman of TSTT’s Board of Directors, said: “The Board welcomes Reza to the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer and is confident in his leadership as TSTT continues to advance its strategic priorities and accelerate its transformation from a Telco to a TechCo. His extensive experience across technology, commercial operations and customer experience will be important as the Company strengthens its digital capabilities, drives innovation and delivers greater value for our customers and stakeholders.”
Mr Hosein said: “I am honoured to assume the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer. I look forward to working with our employees and stakeholders to build on the work underway, maintain our focus on our customers and continue advancing the Company’s strategic priorities.”
TSTT said it remains focused on business continuity, delivering reliable services to its customers and executing its strategic priorities as it moves forward.