Meet Co-Chairs

Tristan Hydes

Tristan Hydes is the son of well known Caymanian, Captain Shelby Hydes.  Raised up and still living in the district of West Bay, Tristan has been employed for the past two years as (acting) Deputy Chief Officer with the Ministry of District Administration, Works, Lands & Agriculture. Tristan first worked with local architecture firm CGMJ, before pursuing his passion for architecture by studying in San Diego, California, then later transferring to and graduating from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor of Architecture. Returning to Cayman, Hydes was employed with the Public Works Department as Architect and Project Manager for over 10 years, with such accomplishments as the West Bay Library, a number of Post Offices and the design of the National Archive Building.  As project manager, Tristan coordinated the master-plan development of the ORIA and Little Cayman Airports and also played an integral part of the Government's rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Ivan and Paloma.  Hydes also coordinated development of the affordable housing project for the Ministry of DAPA&H and worked with the current Ministry’s project team on the new Government Administration Building. 

Colin Reid

A Chartered Accountant with experience in auditing, consulting and in business for over 20 years.  Colin has worked in the UK, Canada and the Bahamas before coming to the Cayman Islands in 1990.  His experience here includes working for an international law firm and currently as the COO and CFO of Bodden Holdings Ltd.  He is married with two sons aged 12 and 15 and his community involvement consists of PTA work with Cayman Prep and coaching various kids sports teams.

"I joined the Chamber Council because I believe that the efficient working of the private sector is one of the key drivers of our quality of life here in Cayman and the Chamber can have a very beneficial impact."