Angela Lee-Loy was presented with her ACCA Achievement Award 2008 by ACCA President Richard Aitken-Davies (right) and Sir John Stuttard, former Lord Mayor of London and  Vice-Chairman of PwC UK's Advisory Panel.

 

The first female President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) has won an international award from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

 

Angela Lee Loy, who is also Chairman of National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC), has been presented with the ACCA Achievement award for the Americas for the contribution she has made to business and society. 

 

In nominating her for the award Richard Young, of Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited, said: “Angela Lee Loy enjoys a high profile in the national business community and is well known for her ‘can do’ attitude and willingness and ability to get things done regardless of the obstacles.“If one was to reflect on all she has done for the accounting profession and in the national community, Ms Lee Loy epitomises the ultimate professional and her contribution to Trinidad and Tobago are exemplary and is truly deserving of being recognised for her achievements.”

 
In presenting her with the award, Richard Aitken-Davies, President of ACCA said: “Angela has been a leading role model, blazing a trail for women in the profession. She was the first female President of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Trinidad & Tobago (ICATT) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC).“ After an extensive career at PwC -  including becoming the only second ever female partner in the office - Angela embarked on her own very successful business venture, with Aegis Business Solutions Limited and Aegis Management Solutions Limited.“ 

In addition to holding the highest office in both the national and regional professions, Angela has worked extensively for charitable organisations and is currently the Chairman of the National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC).

 

In 2002, Angela was inducted into the International Association of Business Leaders and, in 2004, she was selected as an Honoured member of the Who’s Who of professionals.

“ Angela is widely – and quite rightly – recognised for her wide-ranging professional and civic achievements and her long-term contribution to both business and society, “ said Mr Aitken-Davies.