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ABOUT US
Calyx Consulting Co. Ltd
Calyx Consulting Co. Ltd. is a Jamaican company established in 2006 and dedicated to helping individuals, businesses and communities thrive through practical solutions in renewable energy, agriculture and skills development.
Given the growing challenges posed by climate change, food insecurity and rising energy costs, Calyx has expanded its focus from traditional consulting services to the development of accessible resources and services that support sustainable livelihoods.
Presently, our work is organized into two complementary divisions, Engineering Services and Horticulture Learning Resources. Together, these divisions support our mission of helping individuals and communities strengthen food security, energy resilience, environmental stewardship, and sustainable livelihoods.
MEET THE TEAM
The Calyx Team
Our in-house team of professionals has post-graduate training in Agriculture, Engineering and Data Management Systems. This enables us to seamlessly integrate technical, business, and practical concepts in all our activities.
Donovan Cover
Donovan Cover holds the position of Managing Director of the Company. He has a Bachelor’s degree in general engineering (Electrical and mechanical) and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, England. He has held senior management positions in organizations involved in manufacturing and contracting. In addition, Mr. Cover also co-owned and operated an engineering and contracting company that did work in heavy industry throughout Jamaica and which, at times, employed up to 150 persons.
Thelma McCatty-Cover
Thelma McCatty-Cover manages the agriculture and training portfolios. She has expertise in Agronomy (BSc. McGill University), Plant Physiology (MPhil. University of the West Indies), and Natural Resources Management (Fulbright Scholar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Mrs. McCatty-Cover has extensive experience in agricultural, agri-business and environmental consulting. In addition, she owned and operated several agricultural ventures, and managed the agricultural and technical operations of major agri-business entities in Jamaica and Barbados.
Machel McCatty
Machel McCatty provides guidance in ICT and Data Management Systems. He has a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Carleton University in Canada and over twenty years’ experience in research, data management systems, and ICT development.