Errald W. Miller

There’s a special ring to the name Errald Miller, not because of the robust demeanour that he portrays but from the historic rise of an extraordinary Jamaican to fill the top position of Chief Executive Officer of Cable & Wireless West Indies Limited.

An engineer by profession, Errald Miller’s ascent up the corporate ladder was no ordinary feat, but the scope of this individual, his low tolerance for mediocrity, his self confidence and impressive educational background, made him a worthy candidate for the top job.

From training manager of the Jamaica Telephone Company some 30 years ago, Errald now ably steers the administration of the highly complex business of Cable & Wireless West Indies, determining policy and procedure to ensure that the Caribbean remains on the cutting edge of telecommunications technology.

Errald Miller is an astute student who seems to sail through examinations without much flurry. He now holds a degree of Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, a post graduate diploma in Applied Physics from the University of the West Indies, and a diploma in Engineering from the College of Arts, Science and Technology, now the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). In addition, Errald has completed numerous industry training programmes at various institutions in Sweden and France.

Errald has displayed the qualities of a good teacher---he has a way of simplifying complex details and giving confidence to his fellow students or his employees. At various times he was part-time lecturer and adjunct faculty member of the School of Engineering at UTech.

He is known for his assistance to the University in tailoring specialised training programmes for telecommunications personnel. He was a member the University of the West Indies Council (Mona) and member of the board of the National Foundation for Development of Science and Technology.

He has also shared his expertise serving as a director on the boards of various organisations namely the National Foundation for the Development of Science and Technology, the Multicare Foundation of Jamaica, Mona Institute of Business Jamaica, Jamaica Digiport, Telecommunicatons Services of Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados External Communications. The Advisory Committee of the University of Technology School of Engineering has also benefited from his expertise.

A hobbyist when he finds time to spare, Errald likes to put his composite knowledge of things technical into practice. He is reported to have single-handedly wired his own house, designed his own water heating system and many on the CB radio network may be flabbergasted to know he is constantly incognito on the airwaves. Gifted with a deep sense of humour, one cannot but notice his bellowing and infectious laughter.

Errald Miller continues to shine as an exemplary alumnus of the University of Technology, Jamaica. He already holds the honour of the award ‘For Sterling Contribution to Education and National Development from UTech, and the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Nova Southeastern University.

He has combined dedication, devotion and humility to the duties entrusted upon him as a corporate giant, an all-embracing family man, a trustworthy friend and more recently to the ‘portfolio’ of husband to the endearing Honourable Portia Simpson-Miller. With his skills at diplomacy and his management savvy, we have little doubt that Errald Miller will remain a very hard act to follow.

Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, The UTech Alumni Association honours an outstanding alumnus, Errald Miller, as the first inductee in its Hall of Fame.