George Maxwell Richard

George Maxwell Richards, born 1931, is the President of Trinidad and Tobgo. He is an engineer (UMIST Graduate), and has worked at Shell and the University of the West Indies. During the 1950s, Max Richards studied Chemical Engineering and was praised for his intelligence and potential. He went on to obtain a doctorate in Chemical Engineering at Cambridge, worked for Shell Trinidad Ltd and later became a Dean of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad. In 1977, Max Richards received the Gold Medal for his achievements in Trinidad and Tobago. The 71 year old distinguished gentleman has been sworn in for a five-year term of the Office of the President of Trinidad and Tobago.