Former CEO of First Global Bank Courtney Campbell has been appointed President and CEO of Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS).

Campbell, who was also CEO of Grace Kennedy Financial Group, steps down as CEO of GraceKennedy Financial Services and First Global Bank (FGB) on January 31. He replaces Richard Powell effective April 18.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMBS, Michael McMorris says Campbell’s appointment follows the impending retirement of Powell and the need to replace him with someone who is equally capable and prudent.

He says Campbell “possesses those credentials and has demonstrated a talent for developing customer-centric growth strategies which will serve uswell inour relentless commitment to enhancingMember value and the Victoria Mutual customer experience”

McMorris says Campbell’s experience and track record perfectly suit the company’s needs as it continues to grow as a diverse financial group. He says the board is “energized about the future of the Group and confident that Victoria Mutual will continue to play an ever essential role in the lives of Jamaicans and their mission of achieving Financial Independence”.

Meanwhile, Grace Kennedy has brought in Portland Private Equity partner Mariame Robinson to head FGB, with Paula Robertson-Barclay, who headed the bank’s credit risk department, being promoted to general manager.

Robinson says her focus will be on low hanging fruit to make the bank more efficient. And Portland says her focus has been on deals.

Several other changes have also been made at the entity with Grace Burnett, who currently heads GK General Insurance, set to assume the role of CEO of GraceKennedy Financial Group

Steven Whittingham has also been appointed as chief investment officer for the group with responsibility for devising and executing strategy across GK’s businesses, and identifying and leading key investment opportunities. He will also continue to lead GK Capital Management Limited as its CEO.

In a statement released yesterday, Wehby said he believes the changes will strengthen the leadership team and “allow the company to achieve our goal of becoming a global consumer group and a significant player in the regional financial sector”.
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