{"id":4712,"date":"2025-12-10T07:56:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yts.staging.wpmudev.host\/conference\/?page_id=4712"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:06:44","slug":"speakers-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/speakers-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e4712-e1 m3mw-0 m3mw-1\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e2 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-7\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e3 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e4712-e4 m3mw-16 m3mw-17\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf757;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Speakers<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e5 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e6 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-8\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e7 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e8 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/Alain-Tremblay.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e9 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e10 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Alain Tremblay<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e11 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">National Vice President, Product Division<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e12 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Maximus Canada<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e14 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-9\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e15 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e16 m3mw-1e\"><p>Alain is a visionary senior leader with a reputation for building high-performance teams and leading with integrity. Alain excels in transforming large, complex organizations through open communication, strategic vision, and data-driven decision-making. With deep expertise in IT Service Management, infrastructure modernization, and operational leadership, Alain delivers sustainable, enterprise-level results across retail, government, and municipal sectors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e17 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e18 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e19 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e20 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/04\/Colin-Young.jpg\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e21 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e22 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dr. Colin Young<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e23 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Executive Director<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e24 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e26 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e27 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e28 m3mw-1e\"><p>Dr. Colin A. Young, in his role as Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), stands at the forefront of climate resilience efforts in the Caribbean. The CCCCC is an inter-governmental organization, mandated by CARICOM's Heads of Governments, to coordinate the Caribbean\u2019s response to climate change.  Under Dr. Young\u2019s leadership, the CCCCC functions as a Regional Direct Access Entity to both the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund as well as bilateral partners, amplifying its impact on climate resilient initiatives across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>Before his tenure at the CCCCC, Dr. Young was the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security Board in Belize from 2017 to 2019. Here, he championed significant reforms including contribution reform, technology transformation, and spearheading key legislative changes to enhance the organization\u2019s effectiveness, efficiency and service delivery. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment, and Sustainable Development, where he oversaw critical portfolios that embraced climate change, sustainable development and environmental policies. Additionally, as CEO of the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology and Public Utilities from 2012 to 2015, he drove initiatives that blended innovation with sustainable energy strategies and that resulted in the development of Belize\u2019s National Sustainable Energy Strategy and Action Plan as well as Belize\u2019s National Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy and Action Plan.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Young\u2019s extensive board experience includes influential positions such as a member of the Green Climate Fund, and directorship roles in significant Belizean organizations like Belize Telecommunications Limited, and the Protected Areas Conservation Trust. He has also been actively involved with key environmental NGOs, Friends for Conservation and Development, and Programme for Belize, which manage the country's largest protected areas.<\/p>\n<p>An accomplished scholar, Dr. Young earned both his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of Connecticut. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and anthropology from Marlboro College in Vermont. Dr. Young's multidisciplinary expertise and leadership continue to reinforce regional resilience and sustainable growth amidst the challenges of climate change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e29 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e30 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e31 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e32 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/Constance-Hall.jpg\" width=\"317\" height=\"317\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e33 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e34 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Constance Dalmadge Hall, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e35 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Actuary & Principal<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e36 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Eckler Jamaica Limited<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e38 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e39 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e40 m3mw-1e\"><p>Constance is an Actuary and a Principal of Eckler Jamaica Limited. She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, a Member of the Caribbean Actuarial Association (CAA) and a Director of the Pension Industry Association of Jamaica (PIAJ).<\/p>\n\n<p>Constance has over 35 years of professional experience throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. Her work encompasses social security, employee health and welfare benefits, retirement plans and general insurance. She consults in both the public and private sectors to a clientele that spans all areas of business.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over a long career, Constance has conducted myriad training sessions for Administrators and Trustees, counselling for plan members - large and small groups and individuals, and public sessions.<\/p>\n\n<p>Constance is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and Kingston Technical High School. She is married, with two children. In her rare free time, she enjoys, experiencing different cultures, mainly through travelling, walking and reading.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e41 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e42 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e43 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e44 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/Dana-Munnings-Gray.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e45 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e46 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dana Munnings-Gray (LL. B (Hons), MCM, FICA, CAMS, TEP, CIRM, CFCS, CCS)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e47 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Vice-Chair<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e48 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">IAIS Financial Inclusion Forum<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e50 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e51 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e52 m3mw-1e\"><p>Mrs. Dana Munnings-Gray is a highly accomplished financial services professional whose career reflects a deep commitment to advancing financial inclusion, regulatory excellence, and innovation across the Caribbean. With extensive senior leadership and regulatory experience in The Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, she brings a wealth of expertise in risk management, compliance, and anti\u2013money laundering to her role as Superintendent and to her ongoing contributions within the global regulatory community. Mrs. Munnings-Gray\u2019s academic and professional achievements underscore her dedication to excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Political Science and Business Management from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota, United States, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the University of Buckingham in England. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a member of the Honourable Society of Gray\u2019s Inn following the completion of her Bar Professional Training Course at City University in London.<\/p> \n\n<p>In 2014, she was admitted to The Bahamas Bar in the Supreme Court of The Bahamas as an attorney-at-law. Her distinguished professional credentials include CFCS, CCCS, CAMS, and FICA designations. She is also a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), a Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional in Insurance and Reinsurance [CRCMP(Re)I], and a Certified International Risk Manager (CIRM). She holds specialized certifications in Financial Crime Risk in Global Banking and Markets and in Crypto Crime Compliance. In addition, she maintains observer status with The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO). Mrs. Munnings-Gray has further strengthened her regulatory and leadership expertise through training with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Harvard Law School, and the London School of Economics. Her regulatory leadership is widely recognized, including her service as a Financial Expert on the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) assessment team. As Superintendent, she has positioned the Commission as a leader in the Caribbean insurance regulatory landscape, championing innovation and modernized supervisory practices.<\/p> \n\n<p>She places strong emphasis on staff development, ensuring the Commission adheres to international best practices and remains at the forefront of regulatory standards. With a forward-thinking vision, Mrs. Munnings-Gray continues to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity in insurance\u2014particularly for individuals and communities challenged by rising insurance costs and limited access to adequate coverage. Her dynamic leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable contributor to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), where she serves as Vice-Chair of the Financial Inclusion Forum and as a member of the Implementation and Assessment Committee. Mrs. Munnings-Gray reaffirms her strong dedication to the Financial Inclusion Forum's goals and commits to active, meaningful engagement. She remains focused on fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, and ensuring The Bahamas maintains a strong, influential presence within the global regulatory community. Through her leadership, she aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Forum\u2019s collective efforts and contribute significantly to advancing financial inclusion worldwide.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e53 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e54 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e55 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e56 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/elliot-dawson.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e57 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e58 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Elliot Dawson<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e59 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Senior Manager<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e60 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Actuarial & Insurance Solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e62 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e63 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e64 m3mw-1e\">Elliot Dawson is a senior manager in the Actuarial & Insurance Solutions practice in Bermuda and specializes in providing actuarial services in the general insurance industry. Prior to joining Deloitte in Bermuda Elliot worked in the actuarial team at Deloitte in Australia and has spent over ten years working with clients in the insurance and banking industry. Elliot has worked on a variety of actuarial and risk projects and had broader consulting and data & analytics experience.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e65 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e66 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-i\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e67 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e68 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/Ghassan-Karam.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e69 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e70 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Ghassan Karam ASA, ACIA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e71 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">AVP<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e72 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Core Insurance Solutions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e74 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e75 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e76 m3mw-1e\"><p>Ghassan is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries with over 13 years of experience in insurance core systems, actuarial consulting, and InsurTech. His deep understanding of these sectors allows him to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities insurers face. He holds a degree in Actuarial Science from Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al.<\/p>\n<ul><li>Actuarial consulting in insurance and pension.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership across policy administration systems, back-office productivity, and advanced analytics solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Insuretech expertise in modernizing insurer operations with cloud-based technology.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>As AVP of Core Insurance Solutions, Ghassan leads strategy and product development for three key solutions: Equisoft\/manage (PAS on the cloud), back office productivity tools for insurers, and advanced analytics & AI solutions. His vision is to bridge the insurance industry with cutting-edge technology, driving efficiency and agility in an evolving market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e77 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e78 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e79 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e80 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/Justin-Potts.jpg\" width=\"404\" height=\"404\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e81 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e82 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Justin Potts<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e83 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Chief Commercial Officer<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e84 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">MASA Global<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e86 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e87 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e88 m3mw-1e\"><p>Justin Potts is Chief Commercial Officer and President of the Consumer Division at MASA Global, where he leads strategy, growth, sales and operations across domestic and international markets, including MASA Assist.<\/p>\n<p>His background spans both retail and healthcare, where he led initiatives in marketing, customer acquisition, and digital transformation to drive scalable growth and improve customer engagement. He brings that experience into the emergency assistance space, applying a commercial and data-driven approach to expanding access to care and transportation solutions in complex markets.<\/p>\n<p>Justin offers a practical, partnership-oriented perspective on balancing growth, utilization, and cost, with a focus on delivering sustainable value across the broader healthcare ecosystem.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e89 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e90 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e91 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e92 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/kenrick-williams.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e93 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e94 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dr. Kenrick Williams<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e95 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Deputy Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e97 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-n\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e98 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e99 m3mw-1e\"><p>Dr. Kenrick W. Williams is the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belize to the United Nations in New York, where he leads and supports negotiations for Belize, CARICOM, and the Alliance of Small Island States on issues before the Second Committee of the General Assembly, including macroeconomic policy, sustainable development, and financing for vulnerable countries. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer in Belize\u2019s Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, with responsibility for a wide portfolio spanning climate change, biodiversity, environmental management, disaster risk management, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Williams currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre and as a member of the Adaptation Fund Board. His professional experience also includes service at the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, academic teaching at Galen University, and advisory work for the Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank. He has represented Belize in key global processes, including the UNFCCC COP negotiations and the United Nations Environment Assembly. He holds a PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies and brings extensive experience in climate finance, resilience, environmental governance, and sustainable development.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e100 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e101 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e102 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e103 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/dr-kevin-greenidge-governor.jpg\" width=\"1764\" height=\"1764\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e104 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e105 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dr., The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e106 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Governor<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e107 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Central Bank of Barbados<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e109 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-p\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e110 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e111 m3mw-1e\"><p>Kevin Greenidge is a distinguished economist whose expertise spans the fields of economics, finance, and public policy. A Barbadian national, he holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nottingham, an M.Phil. in Economics with Distinction from the University of Cambridge, and a B.Sc. in Economics with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies.<\/p>\n\n<p>Throughout his illustrious career, Kevin has held several key positions where he significantly influenced economic policy and strategy. Since March 2023, he has been serving as the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, overseeing the country's monetary policy and financial stability. Prior to this, he was the Senior Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of Barbados and the Government of Barbados from August 2018 to December 2022. In this role, he played a pivotal part in designing and advising on the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme, successfully negotiating with international institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and leading the government\u2019s economic team in critical discussions.<\/p>\n\n<p>His tenure at the IMF from August 2011 to July 2018 showcased his expertise in international economics, policy review, and strategic economic planning across various countries. As a Senior Economist, he contributed to numerous policy papers and economic reviews that impacted low-income developing countries.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kevin's earlier roles at the Central Bank of Barbados, including Director of the Research and Economic Analysis Department and Senior Economist, underline his commitment to developing sound economic intelligence and policy advice. His leadership ensured the delivery of high-quality economic and statistical analysis, fostering a deeper understanding of Barbados's economy and contributing to its policy formulation.<\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to his professional roles, Kevin is actively involved in several professional affiliations, contributing as a referee and member to prestigious economic societies and journals. His vast experience also includes consultation roles for central banks and organisations across the Caribbean, emphasising his expertise in econometrics, economic modelling, and policy restructuring.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kevin's academic contributions are equally impressive, with numerous publications in refereed journals and books focusing on economic growth, financial liberalisation, and the macroeconomic impacts of policy programmes in small economies. His work has received notable recognition, including awards for his PhD dissertation and contributions to economic literature.<\/p>\n\n<p>Kevin Greenidge's career is marked by a deep commitment to advancing economic understanding and policy effectiveness, demonstrating his exceptional capabilities as an economist, advisor, and leader in both national and international contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e112 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e113 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e114 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e115 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/Marvin-Yorke.jpg\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e116 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e117 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Marvin Yorke, BA (Hon), CPA, FCCA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e118 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Managing Director and Founder<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e119 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Marvin Yorke Professional Corporation (MYPC)<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e121 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e122 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e123 m3mw-1e\"><p>Marvin Yorke, BA (Hon), CPA, FCCA, is the Founder of MYPC and a recognized IFRS 17 subject matter expert with more than two decades of experience in assurance, financial reporting, and insurance advisory. A proud native of St. Lucia now based in Ontario, Canada, Marvin has built a career spanning the Caribbean, North America, and Europe\u2014helping insurers navigate complex regulatory change with clarity, precision, and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant, Marvin specializes in demystifying IFRS reporting for insurers. Since 2018, he has delivered hands-on IFRS 17 advisory, technical training, and implementation support to insurers across multiple jurisdictions, earning a reputation for turning regulatory challenges into strategic opportunities. His work blends deep technical expertise with a practical, empathetic approach that resonates with finance teams, actuaries, and executive leaders alike.<\/p>\n<p>Marvin\u2019s professional journey includes senior leadership roles at several global and national firms. Before founding MYPC in 2019, he served as an IFRS 17 Senior Manager at BDO Canada, KPMG Canada, and an Assurance Senior Manager at PwC, where he led complex implementation programs, developed technical accounting positions, and supported insurers through the transition to the new standard. Earlier in his career, he worked with Royal Sun Alliance, and Sunlife Canada gaining hands-on experience in insurance operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. These roles shaped his ability to bridge technical accounting, actuarial insight, and operational realities\u2014an approach that continues to define his advisory work today.<\/p>\n<p>Marvin\u2019s academic foundation includes a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and an Associate Degree in Business from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia. These early academic experiences laid the groundwork for a career defined by discipline, global perspective, and a commitment to elevating financial reporting standards across the insurance sector. \nBeyond his consulting practice, Marvin serves as a Board Member and Treasurer at the Durham Community Health Centre, where he applies his financial leadership to advance equitable, community-driven healthcare. His career is grounded in a belief that numbers do more than report\u2014they reveal, inspire, and drive meaningful transformation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e124 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e125 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e126 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e127 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/Qhelile-Ndlovu.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e128 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e129 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Qhelile Ndlovu<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e130 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Senior Financial Sector Specialist<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e131 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">World Bank Group<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e133 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e134 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e135 m3mw-1e\">Qhelile Ndlovu is a Senior Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank Group, based in Washington, DC. She works on financial sector development with a strong focus on insurance market development, disaster risk finance, and financial resilience. Her work supports governments and regulators in strengthening insurance markets, expanding financial protection solutions, and integrating insurance into broader financial sector and climate resilience strategies. She has extensive experience working with developing countries and emerging economies, and regularly engages with ministries of finance, supervisors, insurers, and regional institutions. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e136 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e137 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e138 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e139 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/Raymond-Knight.jpg\" width=\"731\" height=\"731\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e140 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e141 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Raymond Knight<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e142 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Senior Director \u2013 Insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e143 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Financial Services Commission Jamaica<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e145 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e146 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e147 m3mw-1e\"><p>Is the Senior Director \u2013 Insurance, Financial Services Commission Jamaica he has responsibility for the development, and administration of regulatory and supervisory programmes under the Insurance Act in Jamaica since 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Knight has over 20 years of experience in regulation, finance, risk and compliance. His work experience has spanned the regulation, securities\/wealth and  insurance sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Knight holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Accounting and Management Studies from the University of the West Indies, an MBA from the Manchester Business School and an LLB from the University of London.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Knight is also the current President of the Caribbean Association of Insurance Regulators (\u201cCAIR\u201d).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e148 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e149 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e150 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e151 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/Ritesh-Varma.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e152 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e153 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Ritesh Varma<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e154 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Vice President & Insurance SBU Head<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e155 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Newgen<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e157 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-x\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e158 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e159 m3mw-1e\"><p>In the last two decades of his stay, Ritesh has been instrumental in expanding Newgen\u2019s presence from being a local Indian player to the globally recognized product organization it is today. Ritesh is an SME in the BFSI and Shared Services (BPO\/BPM) industries and Workflow Management, Information Management, and Digital Automation tools. His core forte is in Retail and Corporate Banking, in process revamping using BPM, RPA, and Analytics to achieve operational efficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>An avid writer, his articles on technology and banking are published regularly in renowned magazines. He is also -<\/p>\n<ul><li>Result-oriented, Customer-focused, Globally Experienced, Digital Transformation and Disruption Leader, delivering Business Value as a habit.<\/li>\n<li>Often associated with challenging the normal and Transforming Experiences in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance with a commitment to drive numbers.<\/li>\n<li>A strong believer in business transformation using Digital Transformation through influencing CXOs and technology roadmap.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to the global marketplace to identify and gel into the Cultural Business Environment to Lead and Mentor cross border, multi-ethnicity teams.<\/li>\n<li>Well-versed with Cloud, Blockchain, ML, AI, Cognitive, and Augmented Technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Market Penetration and Growth Strategist for expansion into \u201cDifficult Turf.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e160 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e161 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-y\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e162 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e163 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/Scott-Mackenzie.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e164 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e165 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">K. Scott MacKenzie<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e166 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Vice President, Business Development, Product Division<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e167 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Maximus Canada<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e169 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-z\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e170 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e171 m3mw-1e\"><p>K. Scott MacKenzie serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Maximus Canada within the Product Division. He brings over 30 years of experience in business development and client relationship management, having worked with Maximus Canada for the past 11 years as well as with notable institutions such as Manulife Financial and Scotiabank.<\/p>\n<p>In his current role, Scott is responsible for marketing and business development related to Maximus Canada\u2019s Medigent\u00ae suite of healthcare administration modules. Additionally, he manages client contracts for Maximus Canada. His primary focus is on the public sector, where he works closely with clients to understand their challenges and needs. Collaborating with the Maximus Canada team, he helps select and implement appropriate solutions that enable clients to concentrate on delivering services rather than administrative tasks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e172 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e173 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-10\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e174 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e175 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/Una-May-Gordon.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e176 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e177 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Una May Gordon, MSc<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e178 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Environmental Professional<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e180 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-11\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e181 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e182 m3mw-1e\"><p>UNA MAY GORDON, MSc., is an accomplished environmental professional with extensive experience at the intersection of policy formulation, programme development, and climate action.<\/p>\n<p>UnaMay is driven by a commitment to enabling action, & work to bridge finance, policy, and practice\u2014leveraging effective technical communication and stakeholder engagement to advance climate adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction strategies.<\/p>\n<p>She is recognized for being highly networked and collaborative, with a track record of nurturing sustainable partnerships and transformative outcomes. She excels at engaging and facilitating dialogue among governments, private sector leaders, civil society, and youth organizations at national, regional, and international levels. Her career reflects strong involvement with institutions, SMEs, women\u2019s groups, youth organizations, and producer networks\u2014building capacity, supporting innovation, and fostering inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Una May\u2019s holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agronomy from the University of the West Indies. She has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Laws in Humanities for her outstanding contribution to rural development across the Americas.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e4712-e183 m3mw-0 m3mw-2\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e184 m3mw-3 m3mw-5 m3mw-6 m3mw-12\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e185 m3mw-14\"><span class=\"x-image e4712-e186 m3mw-1d\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iac-caribbean.com\/conference\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/05\/Warrick-Ward.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e4712-e187 m3mw-14 m3mw-15\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e188 m3mw-16 m3mw-18 m3mw-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Mr. Warrick Ward<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e189 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1a m3mw-1b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">CEO<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e4712-e190 m3mw-16 m3mw-19 m3mw-1b m3mw-1c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Financial Services Commission (Barbados)<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"\" class=\"x-container max width\" style=\"margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;\" ><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e4712-e192 m3mw-3 m3mw-4 m3mw-6 m3mw-13\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e4712-e193 m3mw-14\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e4712-e194 m3mw-1e\"><p>Warrick Ward has over 20 years of diversified financial sector experience, having served in several senior roles within both the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n<p>Since January 2023, Warrick assumed the role of the Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Commission, having most recently served as the Managing Director of AltoComp Consulting Inc. - a boutique firm offering corporate finance and strategic advisory services to a range of clients.<\/p>\n\n<p>Warrick also served as a Senior Manager in the Advisory practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he offered advisory services ranging from corporate finance and financial modelling to merger and acquisition strategy. Warrick also served previously as Chief Executive Officer of NCB Capital Markets (Barbados) Limited, and within the public sector, he has served in senior positions at the Financial Services Commission in Barbados, the Barbados Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Central Bank of Barbados.<\/p>\n\n<p>Warrick has a diversified background in finance, economics, compliance, and other policy-related work. He has chaired several policy-making committees and boards of directors. He currently sits on the Macroprudential Committee of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).<\/p>\n\n<p>Warrick was educated at the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill), and the University of Southampton in the UK, where he has been awarded degrees in economics, accounting and finance. This seasoned leader has also completed several short-term studies, including courses at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Harvard Law School.<\/p>\n\n<p>He continues to share his varied experiences through his interaction with students, as a part-time Lecturer in the Banking and Finance Masters programme at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus.<\/p>\n\n<p>Warrick is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys basketball, football, watersports, motorsport and table tennis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speakers Alain Tremblay National Vice President, Product Division Maximus Canada Alain is a visionary senior leader with a reputation for building high-performance teams and leading with integrity. Alain excels in transforming large, complex organizations through open communication, strategic vision, and data-driven decision-making. 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