MAJOR MOVES
The title of Economic S t ra t e g y Analyst at CIBC FirstCaribbean is being held by Tracy Polius, a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in Economics. She is also currently a PhD candidate with UWI. Tracy has been the recipient of the Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Prize, awarded to the top student in Economics with the University of West Indies. Tracy served as the Deputy Director for Economic Planning in the Ministry of Finance between 2002 and 2006 and as the Director of Economic Affairs from 2006 to 2007. As a Research Fellow at the Caribbean Centre for Money and Finance at UWI between 2008 and 2013, Tracy has garnered research experience that will enhance her position as Economic Strategic Analyst. Tracy is currently a Commissioner with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), a body responsible for the regulation of the telecom sector in collaboration with the policy authority, Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL). Not only does this position arm Tracy with extensive knowledge of telecommunications, which will positively impact her role as an Analyst, but also with an appreciation of the principles of regulation which can be applied, with success, to the financial sector. Her impressive educational pedigree, paired with her 14 years background in financial and development within the Economic and Financial sector makes her a superlative candidate for the position which she commenced in April. ¤
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Lester Henry Wilson is the newly appointed Branch Manager of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Vieux Fort Office. As of July 1st, Lester commands the helm of the Vieux Fort Branch, in addition to having oversight of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Soufriere Branch. A St. Lucian national with an extensive career in the banking sector, Lester Wilson has an excellent record of business management with financial institutions. Prior to his current appointment Lester served as Small Business Officer with CIBC FirstCaribbean in St. Lucia for a number of years before being promoted to the position of Senior Branch Manager for Saint Kitts and Nevis with responsibility for the overall management and administration of the Retail and Small Business Banking Sector. Lester Wilson holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with specialisation in Total Quality Management. His expertise is further bolstered by 30 years’ of banking experience, fourteen of which were honed in Sales and personal and small business lending. ¤ Ms Carol Mangal has been appointed Branch Manager of the Rodney Bay Branch, the flagship branch of CIBC FirstCaribbean St. Lucia. Carol commands over 25 years of experience in the financial services sector with acute expertise in leadership, excellent customer service and client retention standards. Formerly the Branch Manager of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Vieux Fort Branch, Carol’s ambitious commitment to excellence is now adapted to the state-of-the-art wealth management centre in the Mardini Building in Rodney Bay. As an Account Manager with Mortgages, Carol was adept at managing a portfolio of US$ 29M. In 2008 she became Sales Team Leader, managing three sales specialists and three customer care officers and received the Star Player Award in December of 2008 for her exceptional performance in team work / support and effective leadership. As Branch Manager Vieux Fort she also received the Country Manager’s Special Award for Exceptional Leadership. Carol holds a Diploma in Financial Services Management from the Institute
of Financial Services in the United Kingdom as well as Credit Risk Accreditation Tier 1 and Tier 2 with CIBC FirstCaribbean Internal University. She commences her Master’s in Business Administration with Specialisation in Leadership with University of Liverpool in October of this year. ¤ C I B C FirstCaribbean’s new Corporate Sales Associate is Luann Maraj. She is a motivated and an ambitious professional with a diverse background in Business Management and Tourism, with over nine years experience in Sales and Marketing. She received an award for Outstanding Academic Achievement from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in 2002. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Monroe College where she graduated summa cum laude in 2009 with a specialisation in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Prior to her current position with CIBC FirstCaribbean, Luann served as the LIME Account Manager with Renwick and Company Ltd., managing a team responsible for the distribution of LIME E-top up service on the island. As the Corporate Sales Associate for CIBC FirstCaribbean, Luann is dedicated to providing the corporate sector with convenient and innovative Banking Solutions, aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency, whilst delivering exceptional customer service. She provides sales, service and administrative support to Head of Corporate Banking and is responsible for identifying marketing opportunities. She currently endeavours to strengthen her portfolio with a master’s degree in Strategic Management and an assortment of courses related to Banking and Finance. Quote: “That a man can change himself...and master his own destiny is the conclusion of every mind that is wide-awake to the power of right thought.” (Christian D. Larson)” ¤