Gordon Shirley
Jamaican academic and diplomat
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Gordon Shirley OJ (born 16 October 1956) is a Jamaican academic and diplomat who served as Jamaican ambassador to the United States. He was a Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) and Executive Chairman of the Jamaica Public Service Limited.[1][2]
Education
Shirley holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Saint Augustine University and a Master of Business Administration in Operations and Finance, as well as a doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard University.[3][failed verification]
Career
Shirley served as Jamaican ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the Organization of American States from 2004 to 2007.[4][5] In 2007, he was appointed pro vice chancellor and principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) serving until 2013, when he became Chairman of the PAJ Board of Directors.[citation needed]
