SEC gets new CEO

According to a statement, Gittens has over 30 years of banking experience having worked throughout the Caribbean at various banking institutions including Republic Bank Limited, RBC Royal Bank Group, RBTT Bank Jamaica Limited and Bank of Saint Lucia Limited.

According to the statement, his areas of expertise include Commercial and Corporate Banking and Credit Risk Management.

Gittens holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Manchester; a Master of Science in Accounting; and a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) in Industrial Management, both from the University of the West Indies, St.Augustine.

The TTSE C is responsible for the regulation of the securities industry, ensuring the stability of the financial system and the protection of investors.

The new CEO will provide overall management and administration of the TTSE C’s operations and develop and implement corporate policies and initiatives in furtherance of its objectives as identified by its Board of Commissioners.