Board of Directors

Anthony V. Chang brings to the table his extensive professional experience, particularly in the consumer and packaged food businesses involving both domestic and international brands. He is a former president of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, has served on boards for both public and private sector firms, and was recently awarded an Order of Distinction (CD) for his years of service to the business community. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario in Canada and has completed several professional courses at reputable North American universities.

Nicola Chang Murphy became a non-executive board member as of May 10, 2013. Previously, she managed supervisors, sales representatives, and merchandisers, as well as brand creativity and cost efficiencies for the Company. She launched the “Healthy Eating equals Healthy Living” campaign, which heightened awareness of the Purity and Miss Birdie brands. Her degrees include a Masters in Business Administration from Nova South Eastern University. Her services are now contracted on a project basis.

Noel daCosta has served on numerous boards in the private and public sectors and has been at the helm of several local and international organisations including the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Institution of Engineers, the Jamaica Debates Commission, the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, the National Building Code Committee, and the Caribbean Council of United Way Worldwide.

A consultant with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Relations, Mr. daCosta also has over three decades of technical and engineering leadership in the petroleum and beverage industries.

He has postgraduate degrees in Engineering, Business Administration and Insurance, and is a Fellow of both the Jamaica Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK).

In 2012, he was awarded the Jamaican national honour of Commander of the Order of Distinction for his contribution to engineering and manufacturing. In 2019 he was conferred with the honorary degree of Doctor of Technology by the University of Technology for his contributions to nation building.

Lamar Harris is a mission-driven strategic thinker, an Executive Finance Leader, and a qualified Attorney at Law. Her career has been marked by innovation, perseverance, and transformative leadership. With a robust background in finance, global oversight, strategic planning, and policy innovation, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to position businesses for success.

Lamar holds a Juris Doctorate, a Master in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Her diverse educational background is complemented by certifications, including calls to The Jamaica and Florida Bars, as well as various qualifications in sales and marketing.

Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in navigating complex challenges and driving tangible results. Her strategic acumen and ability to align client and business goals with regulatory frameworks have earned accolades and industry recognition, such as the JSE Award for most listings on the Exchange and the JSE Award for the best Client Experience.

Lamar has written numerous articles, paying it forward by sharing her knowledge on Institutional and Retail Wealth Management. Her expertise extends beyond traditional boundaries, as she has successfully performed on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, making her a leader in the dynamic landscape of finance.

Capitalizing on her background in law and finance, she has successfully transitioned family businesses into public entities via Initial Public Offerings. On the sell side, she has led teams to the most successful fundraising of both debt and equity.

As an innovator, she has spearheaded initiatives around client segmentation and journey processes, leading to an increase in client satisfaction and assets under management. A staunch advocate for corporate governance, Lamar has championed compliance initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of integrity within organizations.

Marshall Ogle is the former Director, Strategy & Operations of Deloitte & Touche, Jamaica. He is a business process reengineering specialist in the financial services sector with over

25 years of experience in Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad. He led the firm’s Strategy & Operations and IT Consulting service lines.

Mr. Ogle has led numerous consulting engagements in the private and public sectors in organisational audits, business process reengineering, change management, organisational structure reviews and design, strategic planning, IT selection and implementation, development of procedures manuals, and institutional strengthening.

He has assisted numerous entities to prepare business plans and financial projections, and facilitated strategic planning exercises for government agencies and companies in the financial, manufacturing, health, and education sectors. He has served on a number of local and regional boards. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, an MBA, and an MSc. Information Systems.

Victor Salazar–Chang is experienced in international business, having headed the Caribbean and Latin American Unit of Jamaica’s Investment and Trade Promotion Agency (JAMPRO) and procured the largest investment influx in the country’s history. He has also managed an industrial packaging and commodities unit at Grace Kennedy & Co. Ltd. and led the export foray into Latin America for Grace branded products. He has a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and a Masters in Government from the University of the West Indies.

Lissant L. Mitchell is an experienced financial services executive with a successful career spanning over twenty- five years at the senior management and executive levels. With tenures at local institutions as well as regional and international financial groups, he has a proven track record in designing and executing long-term sustainable strategic priorities, change management, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, and share ownership privatisation.

Mr. Mitchell has a Master of Business Administration - Finance from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Accounting with Economics from the University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica.

A former Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at Scotiabank Group Jamaica Limited and former Chief Executive Officer at Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited (SIJL), Mr. Mitchell currently serves as a director of the National Insurance Fund Advisory Board in the capacity of the Chair of its Investment and Real Estate Committee.

He also serves in the capacity of the Chair for the Audit and Finance Committees at Indies Pharma Jamaica Limited and JFP Limited, respectively. He is the Jamaica Stock Exchange Mentor for the two latter entities as well as Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO). He has held directorships with the Jamaica Stock Exchange, SIJL, and a number of companies within the Scotiabank Group locally and regionally.