Who is your CBI agent? Patrick Peters

Patrick is the CEO of ClientReferrals, an industry-leading B2B service provider. His more than 15 years of experience in all major markets and in the various roles of client advisory, government advisory and B2B service provider have armed him with a deep understanding of partner needs and RCBI industry complexities.

How would you describe your professional ethos?

This is quite simple, as four values have been ingrained in me since I began my career: relationships, service, privacy, and trust. In order to build a long-term group of companies, we have always prioritised these values.

What three adjectives best describe you?

Responsive, dedicated and accurate.

In your experience, what is the primary motivation for people investing in Antigua & Barbuda?

Freedom. The more citizenships and residencies a person has, the more freedom of choice and opportunities they have. You can’t walk through a closed door, and citizenship and residency planning open doors and give you more control over your choices.

Can you share an inspiring success story of someone whose life or business was transformed through this programme?

We have countless examples of such stories, but one that sticks with me is when one of the largest Western African businessmen came to Antigua for the first time, fell in love with the island and its potential, and made a substantial investment in a local business. I wish I could provide more details because it’s precisely what we strive to achieve as both the local economy and the investor benefited from a win-win partnership.

What is the most rewarding part of helping people obtain second citizenship?

Seeing with my own eyes the benefit it brings to Antigua & Barbuda – its economy and its people. I know it’s a constant debate, but I can see that the citizenship programme is directly responsible for the construction of hotels and infrastructure projects, affordable housing, energy projects, direct government budget contributions, higher education scholarships, road improvements, disaster relief, pension support payments, and more. Knowing the contribution we are making is the most rewarding part of this.

How will major development boost interest in Antiguan citizenship?

Many of the CIP investors want to develop ties to their new country of citizenship, and this can come in many forms – frequent visits, helping develop trade and industry, making further investments, etc. All economic development helps further this cause and will therefore contribute to the increase in interest.

What’s one thing you wish more people knew about Antigua & Barbuda?

High-net-worth individuals from around the world need to know that, if the need ever arises, Antigua & Barbuda is a country in which they can comfortably settle their family and business. It offers a high quality of life, good education and medical services, safety and security, a strong economy, an intelligent workforce, and more. It’s a great place to live if they choose to do so.

To contact Patrick, visit www.clientreferrals.com