Dr. Omer Thomas is a highly respected figure in the fields of agriculture, standardization, and conformity assessment. With over 40 years of professional experience, he has brought his expertise to Caribbean, African, and Fijian countries.

Throughout his career, Dr. Thomas has served as the Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica and the Director of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Pan American Standards Commission (COPANT). He has also published extensively in international journals and books.

His exemplary work earned him a McGill University Biology Award for virus disease research in 1978. Dr. Thomas is also an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), and Codex Alimentarius.

Dr. Thomas’s professional accomplishments, expertise, and dedication to his work have earned him a sterling reputation in the fields of agriculture, standardization, and conformity assessment. He is a true leader in these disciplines and is renowned across the Caribbean, African, and Fijian countries.