Andy joined the BDA as CEO in December 2018. He was appointed by the Board after serving four-and-a-half years as chief investment officer for the Bermuda Tourism Authority, where he was responsible for cultivating investment via hotel development and other tourism-related infrastructure. He worked to stimulate capital investment, facilitate immigration, permits and tax issues, and helped create investor-friendly legislation to increase Bermuda’s competitiveness to attract inward hospitality investment. Previously, Andy spent 25 years in the financial services industry, including a decade at HSBC Bermuda, where he served as head of commercial banking. He has also been a director on numerous boards, including HSBC Cayman Islands, and currently serves as a director of Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, Raleigh Bermuda and Pathways Bermuda.

Jasmine is responsible for driving business development initiatives in Bermuda’s insurance industry, working closely with key stakeholders and associations. With more than a decade of insurance industry experience, Jasmine previously worked as an Assistant Vice President at Sompo International and was a key underwriter with a large portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts focusing on transportation and energy risk. Most recently, she took a short break from the industry while working to develop health and wellness initiatives at the Bermuda Wellness and Outreach Centre (BWOC) as their Wellness Strategist and Fitness Director. Jasmine achieved her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 2010, and graduated from the University of Toronto, Canada with distinction. She is a member of The Bermuda Chapter CPCU Society and was elected to serve as President during 2012 to 2013.

Kyle is responsible for cultivating inward direct investment in Bermuda’s infrastructure to further advance the hotel and tourism industry, to establish the island’s subsea cable industry and to help progress the national strategy for the space and satellite industry. Prior to joining the BDA, he spent four-and-a-half years at the Bermuda Tourism Authority, overseeing special projects before serving as an assistant investment manager. He worked to stimulate capital investment and facilitate immigration, permits and tax issues and also helped create investor-friendly legislation to increase Bermuda’s competitiveness. He holds a Master of Business (MBus) from Griffith University in Australia and graduated from Temple University in the U.S. with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Kyle’s personal interest in drone photography brings a unique contribution to the BDA’s creative work with stunning aerial images of the island.

Lynesha is responsible for driving business development initiatives to grow Bermuda’s asset management industry, including funds, insurance-linked securities (ILS) and private equity, in addition to enhancing the island’s high-net-worth services, focusing on the trust and private-client sector and family offices. She is the main point of contact for high-net-worth individuals and families looking to relocate and domicile in Bermuda. She joined the agency in 2016 after seven years’ experience gained at the Bermuda Trust Company, a subsidiary of HSBC Bermuda. Lynesha also previously served as a senior trust officer at Butterfield Trust Bermuda before joining Anchor Corporate Solutions as a corporate services manager. She is a Board member of the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority and Bermuda Environmental Authority, a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), and serves as Director of the STEP Bermuda branch.

Kevin Richards is responsible for driving new business initiatives in the technology sector. Over the last two years, Kevin has been instrumental in supporting Bermuda’s goal to diversify its economy by helping to increase the number of technology businesses incorporating on the island, attracted by the country’s innovative and world-class digital assets regime. He continues to play a key role in identifying and developing strategic relationships with leading technology incubators and accelerators around the world. Previously Kevin held responsibility for promoting Bermuda’s shipping and aircraft registries and was also involved in launching the island’s subsea cable initiative. Prior to moving home to join the BDA, Kevin worked for GE Capital International in London as part of its Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP) and before that in Toronto with GE Canada’s marketing team. Kevin’s experience also includes five years working with Chubb Insurance Group in London and Bermuda. He serves as an ex-officio board member on the Bermuda Government’s E-Commerce Advisory Board (ECAB) and as a board director for the Bermuda Shipping & Maritime Authority (BSMA). He holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Kyle supports the BDA’s business development teams, focusing on strategy, analytics, and special projects. His responsibilities include the customer relationship management system, leads and opportunity management, and organisation of strategies and processes. Kyle joined the BDA in 2018 with experience in banking, specifically operations, sales, and product management in the retail, trust and private client sectors. Previously, he spent 10 years at HSBC in retail and operations. Kyle also had experience at Clarien Bank in private client and trust business, and at Butterfield Bank managing an operations team.

Korrin supports business development initiatives across a number of key industries, including asset management, high-net-worth services, and infrastructure. He works with the focus groups in these areas to identify growth opportunities, to enhance the island’s offering, and to generate new business. Previously, Korrin acted as the coordinator for the technology sector at the BDA and served as the first point of contact for fintech companies considering setting up in Bermuda. Prior to joining the BDA, Korrin worked at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce as a marketing and community outreach coordinator, where he worked closely with the membership across a range of activities including events, newsletters, press releases, and surveys. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. He has completed fintech and blockchain technology courses with Said Business School at the University of Oxford.

Anastasia plays a significant role in supporting the BDA’s efforts across the insurance market in addition to focusing on the technology sector. She is an AIR Institute Certified Catastrophe Modeller with experience working in the industry at Axis Capital (Bermuda) Ltd, Sirius International (Bermuda) Ltd and Torus Reinsurance Ltd. Most recently, she worked as a professional consultant for a number of leading Bermuda firms. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from St. John’s University (formerly the College of Insurance) in New York and is a Bermuda Foundation of Insurance Companies alumni.

Nicole is an accomplished advertising, marketing and multi-media professional with over 20 years’ international experience working in Bermuda, Canada and the UK. She has extensive knowledge of producing events from live television broadcasts, corporate events to national advertising campaigns. Nicole oversees all conferences and events for the BDA, raising the profile of each industry sector and providing creative input, as well as ensuring top-quality representation on behalf of the jurisdiction. She is responsible for driving the Bermuda Executive Forums, held in key international markets including New York, London, Toronto and Miami, and manages all on-island events hosted by the BDA including Bermuda Tech Week.

Nicky joined the BDA in August 2019. Nicky has more than 12 years’ international experience working in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Previously, in her role as Head of Marketing and Communications for the government-backed strategic advisory firm Falcon & Associates in Dubai, Nicky was responsible for leading a large team charged with positioning and promoting the emirate’s interests across its key international markets, with a particular focus on China and the UK. During her eight years in Dubai, Nicky played a key role in the UAE’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2020. She started her career in London with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, a global public relations company, working with clients such as HSBC, Intel and Adidas. From there Nicky moved to Portland Communications, a political consultancy and public relations agency, where her primary client was Facebook. Prior to moving to Bermuda Nicky spent a year in Singapore and worked as a strategic communications consultant.

Jamari brings significant experience in developing engaging digital media strategies, campaigns and content. As Director of Marketing for the BDA, he is responsible for website development, social media engagement, branding, campaigns and international outreach. Prior to moving home to join the BDA in September 2019, Jamari worked for the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) in New York where he was responsible for driving ambitious growth and engagement targets across all online and social media platforms. With oversight of the BTA’s consumer-facing and corporate website, Jamari worked closely with key industry partners and Government stakeholders and managed the award-winning Bermuda Google Street View Programme. Previously, Jamari spent five years working for Bermuda’s Department of Tourism in New York as a key member of the sales and marketing team. He graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. USA.

Ticole leads initiatives to advance the organisation’s strategic priorities and overall performance. Amongst other operational responsibilities, she oversees the BDA’s financial management, human resources and information technology. Prior to joining the BDA, Ticole spent nearly four years working for the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) in New York, with responsibility for driving business development projects, trade shows and events. She played an important role in supporting the build-up to and hosting of the 35^th America’s Cup in Bermuda in 2017. Before joining the BTA, Ticole spent 13 years working for the Bermuda Department of Tourism in New York. She moved back to Bermuda in 2018 and managed retail operations for an international Bermuda-based jewellery brand.

Valarie joined the BDA in November 2019 and is the primary contact for all financial matters. Most recently, Valarie worked with The Argus Group for over five years as a treasury analyst in their finance operations team. Previously, Valarie worked with several multi-national companies, including RUBiS /Shell for 17 years, in addition to both Mobil and Exxon before their merger. Valarie holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with honours, in Accounting from Delaware State University, U.S.

Maliha is responsible for the management of day-to-day activities at the BDA. She is the first point of contact for all visitors and provides support across the organisation. Prior to joining the BDA, Maliha worked as a Guest Services Agent at one of Bermuda’s leading hotel resorts, where she was recognised as Employee of the Year for 2019. Maliha is a Certified Nursing Assistant and brings a high-level of care and attention to every aspect of her role.