The Jamaica Stock Exchange Limited (JSE) has advised that at a meeting of their Board of Directors on September 29, 2022, Mr. Julian Mair was re-elected as Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Steven Whittingham was elected as Deputy Chairman of the Board.
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group is pleased to advise of changes in its senior management. The changes announced on Friday by Chief Executive Officer, Gary Allen included, at the CLevel of the Group, the appointment of two Deputy Chief Executive Officers, a Chief People Officer and a change in title to Chief Strategy Officer of its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Anthony Smith, an experienced business and technology executive joins the Group on October 1 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer — Print and Digital Services, which also places the general management of The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited, GCML under his responsibility. Dr. Claire Grant, the current General Manager for Radio and Television Jamaica, has been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Broadcast Services and Group Content Development. This includes the General Management functions for Radio, Television, Cable Services, Multimedia services and group-wide content development. Also joining the C-Level members of the team is Ms. Tanya Smith who is named Chief People Officer of the Group, moving from being responsible for only its Human Resources function. Mr. Christopher Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, who has been focused on Group strategic projects since 2019, is named Chief Strategy Officer. He will hand over the operations of GCML, where he was serving as General Manager (Interim) since February, to Deputy CEO Smith. The group further aims to establish an Enterprise Project Management Office, EPMO for oversight of all major projects implemented in the Group. This will be pursued by the Chief Strategy Officer.
Access Financial Services Limited (AFS) wishes to advise of the resignation of Ms. Deveta McLaren, Manager-Sales & Marketing effective September 30, 2022. AFS would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. McLaren for the diligence with which she executed her responsibilities and her dedication to the company during her tenure.
PARAMOUNT TRADING (JAMAICA) LIMITED – APPOINTMENT OF HEAD OF PEOPLE & CULTURE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MARKETING
Upon the departure of Ms. Maxine Hutchinson on 26th August, 2022, Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Limited on-boarded a Head of People & Culture, Customer Service and Marketing, Dr. Cecile Dennis, to lead the development of people and culture. Her appointment took effect 8th September, 2022.
Key Insurance Company Limited (the Company) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Nichole Case and Mrs. Ashley-Ann Foster Horne were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting held on September 7, 2022.
Barita Investments Limited (BIL) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Ian Anderson to the position of Vice President, Information Technology within the Company, effective August 1, 2022.
Carreras Limited (CAR) has advised that Ms. Daidrey Miller will be joining the Company in the role of HR Business Partner effective August 15, 2022.
Victoria Mutual Investments Limited (VMIL) has today announced the following changes to its talent pool in line with its robust strategic plan and bold business targets:
Effective September 1, 2022, Mr. Brian Frazer, CFA joins the VM Group as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Victoria Mutual Investments Ltd and Victoria Mutual Wealth Management Limited. Brian will work closely with Rezworth Burchenson, Chief Executive Officer in accelerating the implementation of the organisation’s bold strategic objectives.
Brian has vast experience in trading, treasury, asset management, risk management, operations, and product development. Brian also has experience developing the strategic direction for investment management and product development for mutual funds, unit trust funds and institutional asset management business lines across the English-speaking Caribbean. Brian has led investment management teams which had responsibility for the management of assets of over US$1.9 Billion on behalf of unit trust funds, mutual funds, pension funds, corporate clients, and individual investors across the region.
Brian earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting and Economics at the University of the West Indies and has received professional training in accounting, asset/liability, and risk management both locally and overseas. Brian is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder and is a member of the CFA Institute. He is the founding President of CFA Society Jamaica and currently serves as a Director and the Chair of the Membership Committee of the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica. Brian was also a director of the Caribbean Alternative Investments Association.
GraceKennedy Limited (GKL) – Appointment President & CEO – First Global Bank Limited: Radcliffe Daley GraceKennedy Limited (GKL) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Radcliffe Daley as the President & Chief Executive Officer of First Global Bank (FGB) Limited, effective September 1, 2022.
Mr. Daley has been acting in the role since July 18, 2022, following the resignation of Mrs. Mariame McIntosh Robinson from the post. Mr. Daley has over thirty (30) years’ experience in retail, corporate and investment banking. He is supported in the role by FGB’s strong and experienced management team and its Board of Directors, which continues to be chaired by Mr. Peter Moses.