Board of Directors

Michael Lee-Chin, B.Sc. Chairman

Michael Lee-Chin is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIC Limited and Chairman of NCB Jamaica Limited. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the McMaster University in Canada and has over twenty years' experience in financial services, having founded AIC Limited, the largest privately owned Mutual Fund Management company in Canada. Mr. Lee-Chin is listed by Forbes Magazine as one the world's 500 wealthiest people. He has received several prestigious awards in the areas of business and community service including the 2004 International Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica.

Patrick Hylton, A.C.I.B., B.B.A. C.D. Group Managing Director

Patrick Hylton first received local and international acclaim when he was appointed a leading role by the Government in the rehabilitation of the Jamaican financial sector during the mid 1990s. The wealth of his experience in all facets of the financial services industry led to him being named the Managing Director of FINSAC for five (5) years, where he had responsibility for the re-structuring and divestment of intervened financial institutions and the acquired assets. His successful completion of that undertaking culminated in the national award of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class, being bestowed on him by the Prime Minister and Governor General of Jamaica in 2002. In 2002 he joined the island’s largest commercial bank, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB), as the Deputy Group Managing Director, where his responsibilities included the Bank’s investment and insurance subsidiaries. On December 1, 2004 Mr. Hylton was appointed the Group Managing Director of NCB and since then he has led the organization to achieve record growth in profitability. Complementing his strategic business acumen and an empathetic but firm leadership style, are his academic achievements as an Honours Graduate in Business Administration and as an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) London. He is the President of the Jamaica Bankers Association and in addition to being a Director of NCB, Mr. Hylton is the Chairman of Harmonisation Limited and sits on several boards including the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services (CariCRIS).

Dennis G. Cohen, F.C.A., F.C.C.A., B.Sc. Deputy Group Managing Director

Mr. Cohen joined NCB in 2004 as Group Chief Financial Officer after a decade of experience gained at Citibank N.A. Jamaica, including serving as Country Treasurer for the local branch and its affiliates. He also served as head of Citibank's Relationship Management Group. Prior to commencing his career in Banking, Mr. Cohen was employed to PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Accountant. A Chartered Accountant by profession, Mr. Cohen has served in the local banking industry for almost thirteen years.

Wayne Chen, LL.B.

Wayne Chen holds an LL.B (Hons.) degree from the University of the West Indies and is the Chief Executive Officer of Super Plus Food Stores, the largest retailer in Jamaica. He is the recipient of several national awards including the Jamaican Institute of Management Young Entrepreneur for1997 and the Jamaica Observer Business Leader of the Year in 1998. Mr. Chen is the Chairman of NCB Insurance Company Limited and West Indies Trust Company Limited. He is also a Director of NCB (Cayman) Limited, AIC (Barbados) Limited and the Christiana Town Centre Limited.

Nigel Clarke, B.S.c., M.Sc., D. Phil

Nigel Clarke holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, a M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and a D. Phil in Numerical Analysis from the Oxford University, England. He has written various publications and has received several awards, including the Rhodes Scholarship and the Commonwealth Scholarship. Dr. Clarke is Chief Operating Officer of the Musson Group and a Director of NCB Capital Markets Limited, Seprod and Facey Commodity Limited.

Sandra Glasgow, B. Sc. M.B.A.

Sandra Glasgow is the Senior Vice President, Corporate Services at the University of Technology Jamaica, and a member of the Board of Directors of several companies including World Association for Cooperative Education (WACE), the National Export-Import Bank and the Grace Kennedy Foundation. Mrs. Glasgow has a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Zoology and Applied Botany and an MBA from the University of the West Indies.

Hon. Noel Hylton, O.J., Hon LL.D. C.D., J.P.

Noel Hylton is the Chairman and President /Chief Executive Officer of The Port Authority of Jamaica. He is the recipient of the national awards of Commander of the Order of Distinction (C.D.) and the Order of Jamaica (O.J.) for service to the growth and development of the shipping industry. He has also served for 10 years in various administrative posts with the Eastern Regional Government of Nigeria. Mr. Hylton serves on several boards including the Jamaica Urban Transport Company, Jamaica Promotions Corporation, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Air Jamaica Limited and the Police Service Commission.

Donovan Lewis

Donovan Lewis is the founder of the Ideal Group of Companies which includes: Ideal Finance Corporation Limited, Ideal Portfolio Services Company Limited, Ideal Betting Company Limited and Donwis Limited. Mr. Lewis is Chairman of the NCB Staff Pension Fund and serves on the Audit Committee of the Board of NCB Jamaica Limited. He is a Director of AIC (Barbados) Limited, NCB (Cayman) Limited, United General Insurance Company Limited, Central Finance Corporation Limited and PowerSun Corporation (operators of Golden Seas Beach Resorts).

Thalia Lyn, B.A.

Thalia Lyn holds a Bachelor's Degree from Manhattanville College in the United States of America and worked as a licensed stockbroker for one of the largest companies in Canada. Mrs. Lyn founded and is presently Chief Executive Officer of Island Grill chain of fast food restaurants which has earned her many awards including Business Leader of the Year from the Florida International University MSBA Class of 2002. The company has received the Best Fast Food Award in 1998. She is a Director of Jamaica Macaroni Factory Limited, Patta Kake Bakers Limited, Consolidated Bakers Limited and Telegens Limited. She also serves as a member of the NCB Foundation, the St. Patrick's Foundation and the Mustard Seed Communities. In 2004, she was appointed as Jamaica's Consul General to the United Kingdom of Thailand.

Professor Alvin Wint, B.A., M.B.A.

Alvin Wint holds an MBA in Finance and has a Doctorate in International Business from the Harvard Business School. He is currently Professor of International Business in the Department of Management Studies at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Professor Wint is an expert resource person for the United Nations and a former consultant to the World Bank. He serves on the boards of Jamaica Producers Group, NCB Insurance Company Limited, Jamaica Promotions Corporation and the Statistical Institute of Jamaica. He is Chairman of the Audit Committees of the Boards of NCB Jamaica Limited and NCB Insurance Company Limited.