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Mr. Calvin Wilson is a renowned global regulatory compliance expert and the former Executive Director for nearly 20 years of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) in the global FATF AML/CFT network. Mr. Wilson has more than 40 years of experience in law, compliance, banking, and law enforcement including having served as a prosecutor in the Crown Prosecution Service in the United Kingdom. Mr. Wilson has assisted in the formation and development of three FATF-style regional bodies including Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAAMLG), West Africa (GIABA), and Latin America (GAFILAT), and guided CFATF member countries to successfully navigate avoidance or removal from the FATF black and grey lists. With extensive relationships and contacts at the highest levels of government, politics, diplomacy, and economic power from around the world, Mr. Wilson is also a speaker at global conferences, having participated in events hosted by the Financial Action Task Force, the European Commission, and Chatham House. Mr. Wilson has a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of London and a master’s degree in international finance from the London School of Economics. He is a fluent speaker of English and French.

Mr. Craig Heeley has nearly 30 years of experience in entrepreneurship, strategic business development, and commercial ventures within the dynamic London business environment. A UK citizen, he is actively involved in the UK public service as the Treasurer of The Conservative Party, where he leads fund raising efforts from senior donors. Mr. Heeley began his career at Corporate Services Group plc as an Executive Search Consultant in the City of London, before joining forces with Dragon's Den investor James Caan at Alexander Mann Associates plc to spearhead a recruitment practice in finance.  He presently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Private Equity Partners Ltd, a family office based in Mayfair, London through which he raises funds for financial, fintech, energy, and technology ventures. As a dedicated member of The Carlton Club in St James London, he also serves as an Ambassador to the Institute of Directors supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. Mr. Heeley holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Business Enterprise from Shropshire Business School.

Mr. Muhammad Al Misned, based in Qatar and London, is a leading architect, entrepreneur, and real estate investor with decades of experience as well as extensive relationships in Qatar, the Middle East, and around the world. Spanning both domestic and international spheres, Mr. Al Misned has worked closely with many businesses on development initiatives and investments. Since 2007, he has served as Chair of the Al Khor Football Club and a sports executive in elite competition for falconry. He is also Chairman of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), based in Qatar as well as the Vice President of DAFT-Berlin’s German Arab Friendship Association. He has a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from a major US university. Mr. Muhammad Al Misned advises Hamilton Reserve Bank with its market expansion in the Middle East.

The Rt Hon Sir Tony Baldry is a UK citizen and the UK government’s former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Foreign and Commonwealth Office overseeing the West Indies, South Asia, Africa, and North America. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 and appointed to the HM Privy Council in 2014, and became a Lay Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford in 2015. During his accomplished career, Sir Tony led multiple official UK trade missions across the globe, including serving as an Honorary Member of the 48 Group for his work with China. Sir Tony was a member of Parliament (MP) for 32 years and a UK government Minister for 8 years. His ministerial posts included Minister of State Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department of Energy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department of the Environment, and a Minister in the UK Foreign Office. Sir Tony was also a Personal Aide to the legendary former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Following his retirement from the Parliament in 2015, UK Prime Minister David Cameron commended Sir Tony as “the finest example of an MP.” Sir Tony has a Master of Arts degree in International Development and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Sussex. He was a visiting Parliamentary Fellow at St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and continues to be a guest member of the University of Oxford. Sir Tony is currently the leader of a commercial set of Barristers’ Chambers “One Essex Court” in London. More: Sir Tony Baldry’s Welcome Letter to the Bank’s Customers and Global Partners.

Mr. Prabhakar Kaza is a U.K. citizen and the former CEO of the State Bank of India, London (SBI London), a position approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The State Bank of India is India’s largest commercial bank since 1806, and a Fortune Global 500 company with more than US$500 billion in assets. Mr. Kaza’s banking experience spans more than forty years as a well-respected, senior commercial banking executive. Mr. Kaza was also HSBC Bank’s London-based senior Relationship Director for more than a decade. Mr. Kaza holds a master’s degree in Physics from Osmania University in India and a second master’s degree in Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in India. He also has a diploma in Systems Management and a CAIIB professional certificate for bankers. He is the former President of the UK Telugu Association (2010-12) and has been the President of the Indian Forum on British Media since 2015. He was awarded Lord Aldington Banking Research Fellow in 1986.

Mr. Howard Anthony Lewis has more than 30 years of experience in government services in the areas of security, enterprise risk management, monitoring and reporting risks, regulatory compliance, internal compliance audits, and law enforcement. Mr. Lewis is the former Chief Security Officer of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Airports Authority in charge of all physical and digital security matters for the BVI airports. He was also the Team Leader of National Risk Assessment tasked with the responsibility for the High-Value Goods Sector. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Lewis was a Senior Compliance Examiner at the British Virgin Islands Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) responsible for assessing risks posed by designated non-financial service providers and non-profit organizations. FIA is an autonomous government law enforcement agency responsible for the investigation of white-collar and other serious financial crimes taking place within or from within the BVI. FIA combats money laundering, terrorist financing as well as ensuring international cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of such crimes. As a law enforcement officer, Mr. Lewis was responsible for monitoring, supervising, and carrying out on-site inspections of service providers. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Mr. Antonio Kenyatta is a U.S. citizen and an accomplished global executive with decades of accounting, audit, investments, Wall Street investment banking, and private equity experience, including nearly 20 years at senior level positions in financial reporting and audits of both private and public companies. While at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as an executive investment banker, Mr. Kenyatta deployed financial strategies that empowered clients to accomplish record-breaking deal transactions including advice on capital raises, bridging strategic relationships, mergers and divestitures. After a successful investment banking career, Mr. Kenyatta led senior accounting, audit, and operating roles at several New York-based private equity firms overseeing dozens of worldwide operations. While serving as Vice President of Accounting, Financial Controller with financial reporting responsibilities, meeting deadlines on quarterly and annual regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Kenyatta worked with top-tier corporations such as JPMorgan Chase, Highbridge Capital Management, and GlobeOp Financial Services. Recently, he was a Senior Manager Consultant with Ernest & Young in New York City. At E&Y, Mr. Kenyatta participated in the audits of several multi-billion-dollar public companies. He has a relentless focus on efficient workflow processes to maximize profitability, scalability, and quantum growth, successfully building dynamic teams that repeatedly exceed expectations and performance levels. Born in California, Mr. Kenyatta holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. He is trilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Ms. Patricia Marinho is a highly experienced legal professional and senior global compliance executive with over 25 years of expertise in legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the United States and Latin America. As a fluent speaker of four languages and the Global Team Leader overseeing regulatory compliance at Hamilton Reserve Bank, she leads the development and implementation of a robust compliance framework that fully aligns with the U.S. SEC and worldwide regulatory standards, which well positions the bank for long-term regulatory success along with rapid business growth around the world.

Ms. Marinho’s extensive experience includes supervising large-scale compliance initiatives at major global financial institutions, optimizing operational efficiency, and advising executive and board leadership on governance and regulatory matters. Her ability to integrate compliance with business strategy has been recognized across the compliance industry as a trusted leader in high-stakes environments.

Ms. Marinho is an adjunct educator at the AMLFC Institute of St. Thomas University in Miami Florida and Fundação Getúlio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. She regularly contributes to international conferences as a Compliance Subject Matter Expert. She holds an LLM from the University of Miami School of Law and a JD from a top university in Brazil. She has also completed senior executive education at Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Marinho’s compliance leadership in advising strategies and implementation ensures that Hamilton Reserve Bank continues to maintain a pristine regulatory compliance history and meet its regulatory mandates while achieving its long-term strategic goals.

Mr. Albert Rodriguez is a U.S. citizen and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He has served as a senior compliance and risk banking executive for more than 25 years in the areas of banking operations, BSA/AML/KYC and consumer compliance, compliance policy development, system controls, and risk mitigation software implementation that have mitigated enterprise risk, enhanced customer service, and increased organizational efficiency.

Throughout his career, he has assisted various financial institutions located in the United States and from around the world including international banks, regional banks, community banks, mortgage banks, money services businesses, and fintech firms.

Mr. Rodriguez began his career in his early 20s as a Mortgage Banker and quickly expanded his role into operations, enterprise risk, and regulatory compliance. As a senior compliance and risk executive at a large Miami-based bank, Mr. Rodriguez developed training programs and curricula for risk and compliance issues, published several articles on the subjects of AML and banking operations.

Mr. Rodriguez has a bachelor’s degree in business communications from Florida International University.

Mr. Nasr is a senior financier and a British citizen with more than 30 years of engagements with corporate boards, senior executives, and client strategic partners operating around the world, in particular, across the UK, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. An astute and renowned business developer of multi-currency accounts and investment portfolios, Mr. Nasr has sourced, onboarded, and developed partnerships with high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, private banking, and corporate clients. Mr. Nasr's clients are represented in several industries: global-reach banking corporations and organisations in sectors including fintech, blockchain/exchange/cryptocurrency, e-commerce, retail, and corporate payments, real-time payment architectures, mortgage and debt management, and property development. Mr. Nasr has also collaborated extensively with governments, diplomatic missions, the World Bank, IMF, EBRD, DFID, and other multi-party agencies. Mr. Nasr holds an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy, and an MA in Management and Finance, both from renowned U.K. universities.

Mr. Sebastian Ambrose is a seasoned, multilingual BSA/AML/CFT/CPF compliance specialist and an experienced corporate attorney whose extensive legal expertise spans banking, securities, regulatory compliance, employment, complex commercial law, international arbitration, and antitrust disputes. While studying at Columbia Law School of Columbia University, Mr. Ambrose served as a law clerk to both Chief Judge Robert Katzmann of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York and Sonia Sotomayor, the sitting United States Supreme Court Justice. He started his legal career as a litigation attorney with the large global law firm of Williams & Connolly LLP, based in Washington D.C. where he advised global banks and other clients in matters arising from the 2008 financial crisis. Mr. Ambrose was later recruited by the litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel in New York to advise clients on various multibillion-dollar disputes as well as complex compliance, regulatory, insurance, employment, and antitrust cases. Mr. Ambrose graduated from Columbia Law School of Columbia University in New York with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree where he was awarded a Harlan Fiske Stone and James Kent Scholar. Mr. Ambrose also speaks 5 languages. He is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

Mr. Joshua Larson has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and corporate governance as a senior executive at major global banks including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, and the Carlyle Group. Mr. Larson began his career as an investment banker at Credit Suisse First Boston in 1994 where he became responsible for the Russian and Eastern European investment banking markets. He was later recruited to run various business units as the Head or Co-head of Investment Banking in the former Soviet Union for Banque Paribas, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, where he was responsible for both deal origination and execution. In 2004, Mr. Larson joined global private equity firm the Carlyle Group as Managing Director in charge of establishing the Russian market, based in Moscow. After Carlye, Mr. Larson became the CEO of Alemar Investment Group, a diversified financial services group with operations across all aspects of banking and finance. Mr. Larson’s banking experience spans several decades serving a broad range of industries executing billions of dollars in M&A, capital markets, and private equity. He has served on the boards of many companies including Fortum Oyj, one of the largest energy companies in the Nordic countries and a pioneer in European clean energy transition. Mr. Larson is also an experienced fundraiser and a recognized banking expert witness advising U.S. courts and law firms in matters of corporate governance and financial fraud. Mr. Larson has a bachelor’s degree in Russian from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York City. He speaks English, Russian, and French.

Mr. Jourdan Frain is a U.S. citizen with more than 15 years experience as a senior banking executive on Wall Street and a current New York Stock Exchange Member. Mr. Frain is the former Head of Electronic Equity Broker Dealer Desk at JP Morgan Securities and the current Chief Operating Officer of Rosenblatt Securities, the largest brokerage firm on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the Chief Operating Officer of Rosenblatt Global Advisors, a U.S. SEC licensed investment advisor. Mr. Frain has in-depth knowledge of equity market structure, algorithmic trading, and transaction analytics. Prior to his career in finance, Mr. Frain was a paratrooper in the US Army’s 18th Airborne Corps, earned Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart for his heroic actions in combat. Mr. Frain finished his military career with the storied First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry as an elected Cavalry Officer. Later, Mr. Frain served as a District Representative for a sitting U.S. Congressman in Pennsylvania. Mr. Frain holds undergraduate degrees from Valley Forge Military College, the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from Columbia Business School of Columbia University in New York graduating with Dean’s Honors.

Ms. Ada Garcia is an experienced regulatory compliance professional with nearly two decades of experience overseeing risk and compliance areas at several global financial institutions. She specializes in navigating complex regulatory frameworks ensuring strict adherence to U.S and international compliance standards. Her core competencies include Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and global sanctions compliance. She possesses an in-depth understanding of key regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and other international compliance frameworks. Ms. Garcia possesses strong analytical skills, a keen eye for identifying emerging risks, and the ability to influence executive leadership and stakeholders while upholding high ethical standards, maintaining operational excellence, and driving business success through efficient management. Prior to Hamilton Reserve Bank, Ms. Garcia served as the Head of Compliance at a major international bank based in Puerto Rico with subsidiaries across the Caribbean and around the world. During her professional career, Ms. Garcia has successfully led the implementation of Temenos core banking and compliance systems. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS).

Terence Craig is an attorney, a seasoned risk manager, an energy industry expert, and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) . He is the former Ambassador to the Country Offices of Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis for the Organization of American States (OAS), the world’s oldest regional organization, headquartered in Washington D.C. Ambassador Craig is the former Head of the Americas Division and Member of the Cabinet of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname responsible for planning and execution of foreign policies in the Western Hemisphere. While serving as the CARICOM Coordinator in the late 1990s, Ambassador Craig represented the Government of Suriname in the implementation of the CARICOM SINGLE MARKET and ECONOMY (CSM&E). As an attorney, Ambassador Craig holds an LLB and LLM from Anton de Kom University of Suriname. He also has a postgraduate degree in International, Oil Gas and Energy Law from the London Metropolitan University. He is an alumnus of the Institute for Social Studies, The Hague, Netherlands. Ambassador Craig speaks 5 languages: Dutch, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.

Ms. Timmy Hays is a U.S. citizen with broad experience in marketing strategy and brand building. At Hamilton Reserve Bank, she collaborates with the bank's global business development and private banking team, overseeing content creation and lead generation from around the world. Prior to Hamilton Reserve Bank, Ms. Hays worked closely with private sector entertainment companies in the U.S. helping to define their social media campaigns. Previously, Ms. Hays was an adjunct professor at St. Catherine University and a professional Broadway actress performing worldwide with Broadway touring companies. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, and is based in New York City covering the Bank’s worldwide initiatives.

Mr. Sam B. P. Yee is a U.S. citizen and former Executive Senior Vice President of global investment bank Lehman Brothers specializing in emerging markets. He is the Chairman of New Sunshine Investments, Pvt Ltd as well as Vice Chairman, Earth Foods Lanka Pvt Ltd. He is also an advisor to China State Construction Pvt Ltd. Based in Malaysia, USA, and Sri Lanka, Mr. Yee advises Hamilton Reserve Bank on capital markets, investment banking, strategic business development, and government relations. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA.

Mr. Kevin Nisbett is a U.S. and St. Kitts & Nevis citizen, and a seasoned security professional with an accomplished career that spans nearly two decades in the fields of risk management, intelligence gathering and public security. His professional development began at the St. Christopher Air & Sea Port Authority where he was a Port Corporal and a member of the Port Police/Enforcement Unit. In the ensuing years in public service, Mr. Nisbett collaborated with international law enforcement agencies such as the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Department, United States Coast Guard, United States Customs and Border Protection Agency as well as other international agencies on weapons training, white-collar crime investigations, drone surveillance, cybersecurity, and law enforcement.

Mr. Adrian Joseph has nearly a decade of experience in information technology, specialized in cybersecurity. Prior to joining Nevis International Bank & Trust, Mr. Joseph was a commissioned police officer and data security specialist with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. He is also a former digital security specialist in Nevis serving both public and private sectors including the Nevis government (NIA) and various trust companies. Mr. Joseph oversaw the architectural design, sourcing, and implementation of software and hardware deployment of LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks, digital security, and electronic surveillance platforms ensuring system integrity and data security. While in the police force, Mr. Joseph was involved in various surveillance assignments with police investigations.

Ms. Renesha Hobson is a St. Kitts and Nevis citizen with more than a decade of experience in customer service, law, marketing, merchandising, and operations control. She began her career as a legal assistant at a leading St. Kitts law firm where she garnered extensive experience in criminal and civil law, supporting lawyers and assisting clients in a fast-paced environment. Her exceptional organizational capabilities and dedication to services gained accolades among clients and attorneys. She was recruited by a leading St. Kitts & Nevis-based merchandising company to head its Purchasing Department in Nevis, overseeing inventory levels for tens of thousands of product types. While in banking and leading Hamilton Reserve Bank’s Trust & Escrow department, Ms. Hobson serves lawyers, businesses, trustees, bankers, real estate developers and agents, efficiently delivering results daily for a demanding global clientele. Under her leadership, the Bank is the No. 1 Escrow Agent bank in the country with a 75%+ market share for the renowned St. Kitts & Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI).

Mr. Cleon Tota is a resident of Nevis and the United States. He has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and financial services across multiple service segments including bank trust and escrow, financial planning, trust administration, client support, private banking, and asset management. While in the United States, Mr. Tota worked in the shipping and logistics industry for more than a decade. He started his tenure at Hamilton Reserve Bank in the Bank’s Private Banking group where he was soon promoted to the position of Trust Administrative Officer, leading the Bank’s estate planning, asset protection, family office formation, fund custodian, trust administration, institutional trustee, and institutional directorship services. Under his leadership, the Bank’s Institutional trust business has experienced exponential growth, offering services to a large network of select customers from around the world.

Ms. Kevonie Richards is a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis with more than a decade of experience in banking and operations management. She started her professional career as a client support officer at the Bank of Nova Scotia where she actively participated in management and leadership training programs funded by the bank. While in banking, Ms. Richards spearheaded several team-building and service-oriented programs to enhance the quality of the bank’s customer service initiatives. Her meticulous customer service skills earned her many accolades amongst her peers, including earning the title of “Best of the Best” for her exceptional customer service capabilities. After nearly a decade in banking, Ms. Richards was recruited by a leading Nevis-based industrial conglomerate to serve as its Operations Manager overseeing accounting, budgeting, personnel, pricing, and cost management. While at Hamilton Reserve Bank, Ms. Richards has worked in various departments across the fields of Operations, Research, Accounting, Trust & Escrow, Regulatory Compliance, and Internal Audit.

Ms. Kyra Evelyn is a seasoned Financial Controller in the field of banking and financial services with over a decade of experience across a multitude of tasks and assignments. Her broad accounting expertise, coupled with a solid educational background, has forged her into an exceptionally well-rounded business executive leading an expanding accounting staff at Hamilton Reserve Bank to ensure the highest level of accounting integrity. Ms. Evelyn has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Universities of the West Indies.

Ms. Sheeba Radhakrishnan is a Regional Relationship Manager with Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd (DWTCA) Branch in Dubai, UAE. Ms. Radhakrishnan has more than 20 years of experience in general management, marketing and branding, and human resources management in the oil & gas, civil engineering, and financial services sectors. She has an Executive MBA in Human Resources and Administration from the Government of India/British Council and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Calicut, India. Ms. Radhakrishnan speaks multiple languages.

Ms. Akinnia Glasgow is a dual citizen of Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis. Prior to banking, she gained broad experience in the shipping and telecommunication industries in the areas of customer care, marketing, and operations management. Ms. Glasgow began her professional career as a client support executive with Cable & Wireless, a leading telecommunications and content provider in the Americas. She then joined the shipping industry where she served clients in various leadership positions. Ms. Glasgow is a key member of the bank’s Private Banking group and brings her unique insights across customer care, marketing, and operational efficiency to further enhance the quality and care given to the bank’s ultra-high-net-worth clientele from many countries. Ms. Glasgow is bilingual in French and English. She is based in Nevis.

Mr. Kennedy Deng Belarek is a senior executive with two decades of commercial and corporate banking experience at leading regional and international banks based in Southeast Asia. He specializes in credit financing and financial analysis for sectors in construction, project financing, letters of credit, trust and escrow services, and property development overseeing a loan portfolio of over USD 350 million. His role also expanded into banking operations and compliance where he led a taskforce to streamline banking processes and improve data accuracy to support a sales force of 300 Relationship Managers at a large Malaysian bank. Mr. Belarek has also held leadership roles as the Head of Business Operations and Business Development at a leading Asian bank guiding a workforce of 700 Customer Service Professionals. In his current role advising Hamilton Reserve Bank’s growth in the Asian markets, Mr. Belarek is responsible for overall business development and strategic leadership.

Ms. Jasmine Sabin is a private and business banking executive specializing in serving ultra-high-net-worth family offices as well as sophisticated global businesses from around the world. Prior to joining Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning private and business banking team, Ms. Sabin was a branding executive residing in Hamburg, Germany where she served as a marketing manager in the corporate services industry. She holds two college degrees in French and biology. Ms. Sabin fluently speaks three languages: English, French, and German.

Nicole Paris has a diverse professional background spanning education, insurance, and customer service, bringing versatility and adaptability throughout her professional career. Ms. Paris started her career in the insurance industry at one of the largest insurance companies headquartered in the Caribbean region offering support in marketing and customer service. She then transitioned into private banking advising a large and diverse client base from around the globe. Ms. Paris has a degree in business administration and is fluent in English and French.

Mr. Kerwayne Peter possesses extensive expertise in digital marketing, sales, Information Technology Systems, and global banking, distinguished by his strong focus on uncovering innovative solutions to help clients succeed. He has led several successful digital marketing campaigns and demonstrated a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Through a combination of creativity, analytical acumen, and determination, he continues to make a significant impact in the dynamic realm of private and business marketing. Mr. Peter is a member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s Business and Private Banking group, bringing his unique approach to customer care and operational efficiency to the bank’s ultra-high-net-worth clientele from around the world.

Mr. Francis Maximea is a versatile banking professional whose skill set combines expertise in customer service, mechanical engineering, and financial analytics. With a solid foundation in engineering and business fundamentals, Mr. Maximea has excelled in customer service, utilizing his technical background and effective communication skills to deliver exceptional client support. Mr. Maximea is a member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning Business & Private Banking group serving a broad spectrum of private and business banking clients from more than 150 countries worldwide. He is fluent in English and French.

Ms. Tameka Smith is a dynamic financial services professional powered by a diverse background in education and international business. With a strong academic foundation, Ms. Smith excels in math, English, and business communications. In the world of banking, she brings a wealth of experience from various professional settings, showcasing her dedication and drive to make a meaningful and positive impact on her business and private banking clients. As a key member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s business and private banking team, she advises clients from around the world, offering strategic insights, banking advice, and support.

Mr. Ainsworth Lawrence is a seasoned client relationship specialist with over 20 years of experience working with clients across diverse industries and countries. He began his career in the financial services industry as an underwriter at a large insurance company based in Jamaica, where he managed broad insurance portfolios for prominent businesses throughout the region. After years of success as an insurance executive, Mr. Lawrence transitioned into banking, benefiting from his intuitive understanding of offering tailored solutions to meet his global clients' unique needs, helping clients to navigate a complex world of commercial banking, asset management, custodian solutions, and investment banking. Mr. Lawrence is an executive member of the bank's Business and Private Banking group supporting a large international clientele.

Ms. Kervia Sorhaindo is a multilingual member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning Business and Private Banking team. With a specialty in client services and business strategies, she has developed extensive expertise in marketing and business analytics. Her commitment to excellence extends beyond her professional life as she also actively engages in community development activities. In banking, Ms. Sorhaindo provides white-glove client services and institutional support, empowering her clients to concentrate on what they do the best - growing their businesses.

Ms. Megan Nelson is a seasoned bilingual banking professional with extensive experience in customer service and business management. As a member of the Business and Private Banking group at Hamilton Reserve Bank, Ms. Nelson has a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer experience and optimizing organizational efficiency. She has earned a reputation as a dynamic leader with a diverse background including managing customer relationships, enhancing business processes, overseeing team performance, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and institutional success. Ms. Nelson excels in cultivating strong connections with ultra-high-net-worth clients and partners in multilingual and diverse environments around the world. Ms. Nelson is based in Nevis and speaks English and French.

Ms. Stefanie Da Costa James is a results-driven trilingual Relationship Manager within the Business and Private Banking group at Hamilton Reserve Bank. She has a passion for exceptional customer service and a solid background in accounting. Recognized for her outstanding communication skills and dedication to operational excellence, Stefanie is focused on delivering positive, impactful experiences for both customers and the communities where she resides. As a key member of the bank’s Business and Private Banking group, she brings valuable expertise in customer care, marketing, and operational efficiency to elevate the service provided to the bank's ultra-high-net-worth clients and institutional clientele from around the world. Based in Nevis, Ms. Da Costa James holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Anhanguera in Brazil. She is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Ms. Merkisha Desir is an accomplished Relationship Manager within the Business and Private Banking group at Hamilton Reserve Bank. She is an experienced finance professional specializing in designing tailored solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals as well as her institutional clients. Prior to Hamilton Reserve Bank, Ms. Desir held a senior position in the finance department of a regional conglomerate in the logistics industry, Agostini Group. A native of St. Lucia, Ms. Desir is an active member of her community assisting and advising youth programs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Pre-med from the Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia campus.

Mr. Earnest Wong is a seasoned banking and fintech executive with two decades of commercial banking, insurance, and financial technology experience in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. A former banker at United Overseas Bank (UOB), he managed a significant portfolio of corporate relationships with a total loan book exceeding $250 million, specializing in commercial lending for businesses with annual turnovers of $25 million and above. He specializes in diverse banking products, including short-term financing, facility management, and comprehensive banking solutions ranging from Internet banking services to privilege banking, while he has directly managed 80 borrowing accounts, handling credit facilities exceeding $4 million per relationship, and addressing various financial requirements for corporate clients. Mr. Wong then spent a decade at Hong Leong Assurance Berhad as a Unit Manager, focusing on insurance product solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. In 2018, he became the founder/CEO of Blue Duck Tech, developing innovative solutions for the rental market in Asia through technology integration. His recent achievements include first place in BNM x 1337 Ventures Alpha Startups MyFintech Week 2022, among many other awards. Mr. Wong has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics and Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Mahidii Newton is an experienced private banking executive with an extensive background in customer service, business communications, and market development, delivering white-glove services to high-net-worth individuals and business clients from around the world. He started his professional career in the financial services industry as a marketing associate at one of the largest institutions in Dominica, where he honed his customer service skills. As a member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning Business and Private Banking team, Mr. Newton provides personalized services to a large and rapidly growing global clientele, assisting customers with commercial banking, asset custody, asset management, and investment banking solutions. He holds a BA degree in Psychology. He is bilingual in English and Creole.

Kayla Weekes is a results-oriented private banker with nearly a decade of customer service experience and a robust academic background in international studies and law. She is an invaluable member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning Business and Private Banking team, serving ultra-high-net-worth and institutional clients from around the world, building trust and long-term success for her clients. Prior to Hamilton Reserve Bank, her experience includes serving as a Parliamentary Clerk at the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs in St. Kitts and Nevis, where she played an integral role in managing critical legislative processes. She also excelled as a Customer Sales Representative at Cashwiz in St. Kitts, where she was responsible for enhancing customer experience and facilitating efficient electronic fund transfers. Ms. Weekes has also contributed to data collection and analysis at the Ministry of Education, where her analytical skills and ability to interpret complex investment assets met client needs. Ms. Weekes’ international experience further enhances her ability to assist clients across diverse markets. As a Program Officer with the International Eurasia Press Fund, she managed grants, supported budgeting efforts, and assisted in event planning, gaining experience in strategic operations. This global perspective, combined with her strong focus on client satisfaction, enables Ms. Weekes to offer personalized, high-quality wealth management solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. She holds a BA degree in International Studies from ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan, and an Associate degree in Law from Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts and Nevis. She is bilingual in English and Azerbaijani.

Mr. Dhingra is a seasoned and multilingual banker with more than a decade of experience in the UAE banking sector, based at Hamilton Reserve Bank’s Dubai branch office. He specializes in Customer Relationship Management and Wealth Management products supporting a diverse and multicultural clientele. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Dhingra has developed extensive expertise in Retail and Business Banking, having worked with prominent financial institutions in the region including Mashreq Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai and Emirates NDB Bank. Prior to joining Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning business and private banking team, Mr. Dhingra was a Senior Relationship banker at Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the UAE. Mr. Dhingra is a graduate of Delhi University. He also holds an SCA Certificate (Securities and Commodities Authority) in financial regulations.

Mr. Menelik Pascal is a strategic marketing and corporate development strategist specialized in public-private partnerships (PPPs) with a keen interest in the intersections of sustainable development, governance, and private sector engagement. Building upon a track record of contributing to initiatives backed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Mr. Pascal is a member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning business and private banking team where he spearheads efforts involving cross-border market dynamics and systemic coordination. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business and Global Supply Chain Management from a leading U.S. university. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Ms. Kristi Allfrey is an accomplished Private Banker and a member of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s award-winning private banking team with a strong background in operations and client service delivery. With nearly a decade of experience in customer-facing roles, she brings a refined ability to manage complex client interactions with clarity, professionalism, and efficiency. Ms. Allfrey supports seamless customer engagement and service execution across local and international markets. Prior to joining Hamilton Reserve Bank, she held roles as a marketing advisor and brand ambassador, representing organizations with professionalism and care. With an educational background in Economics and Accounting, she brings an analytical and empathetic approach to every interaction. Bilingual in English and Creole, Ms. Allfrey is committed to delivering high-impact customer care to her worldwide clientele.

Ms. Yamileth Arrocha is a bilingual attorney whose legal and business operational expertise spans civil, criminal, labor, and commercial law with significant achievements including managing and navigating complex legal processes and allocating resources for new business formation across multiple cultures and jurisdictions. Based in Panama, Ms. Arrocha began her professional career at the government’s National Lottery program where she served as an operations executive overseeing compliance, revenue collection, branding and marketing strategies, and institutional budget management. In her legal practice, Ms. Arrocha specializes in business creation, commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, arbitration, mediation, and risk mitigation. Ms. Arrocha holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a law degree in Law and Political Science, and a master’s degree in Procedural Law. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.