Anika C. D. Shuttleworth

Mrs. Anika C. D. Shuttleworth is a powerhouse in Jamaica’s digital transformation landscape. She currently serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority. With over 26 years of experience in the ICT sector, she has built a distinguished career rooted in strategy, innovation and national development.

Before stepping into her role as CIO, she served as Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, where she led key digital initiatives that strengthened public sector efficiency and advanced digital transformation. Her career reflects a steady rise through impactful leadership roles, including Senior Director of the Business Solutions Services (BSS) Division and Department Head positions spanning Research and Innovation, as well as Business and Product Development and Strategic Planning.

Mrs. Shuttleworth’s depth and versatility are reflected in her academic and professional achievements. She is a Professionally Accredited Director and a certified Scrum Product Owner, holding a Master of Science in Computer-Based Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is also a KOICA Fellow in eGovernment for CARICOM countries and holds certifications in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Strategic and Corporate Planning and Budget Management.

Throughout her career, she has consistently delivered results across strategic management, business and product development, project execution, software engineering and quality management. Her work is driven by a sincere commitment to service excellence and the empowerment of the next generation of leaders and innovators. She shows up in classrooms, on stages, and in mentorship spaces from basic schools to universities, meeting young people where they are and reminding them of what is possible.

Mrs. Shuttleworth’s service extends far beyond the boardroom. As an ordained Pastor, she openly shares her Christian faith and serves with a deep love for the Lord.

Ask her though, and she will tell you that her greatest accomplishments are the ones that do not appear on any résumé: those of wife and mother.