The St. Vincent Building & Loan Association (SVBLA) has announced the appointment of Keyon Thomas as its new CEO.
He took up the post on April 1, succeeding Elroy R. John.
Thomas, who has over 16 years’ experience in the financial services industry, brings a strong and diverse background in finance, risk management, regulatory and compliance-related roles within the commercial banking sector.
His career includes tenure at one of Europe’s top six commercial banks, where he played a critical role in ensuring operational integrity and compliance within a highly regulated environment, the release said.
“Throughout his career, Mr. Thomas has demonstrated a deep commitment to customer service excellence, team development and strong regulatory governance. His strategic vision is aligned with SVBLA’s mission to continue fostering financial empowerment while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and service.”
The leadership transition comes at a time when SVBLA says it is actively embracing digital innovation.
“The organization remains committed to community development, customer service excellence and financial empowerment,” the release said.
President of the Board of Directors of the SVBLA, Dougal James expressed gratitude for John’s contributions, saying John’s tenure was “focused on ensuring the survival and recovery of the association in a safe and sound manner.
“As team leader, he focused on rebuilding the image of SVBLA as a major player in the financial services landscape of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”
James further said that Thomas joins SVBLA as it continues its thrust “to full financial recovery and the rebuilding of stakeholder’s confidence”, an apparent reference to the run on the institution triggered by a media commentary by Luke Browne, then an economist in the ministry of finance,
“He will use his years of experience, knowledge and training to lead the organization along the road to continued success and development for the benefit of members,” James said.
Another one trained and indoctrinated to keep us down. People who are educated in the West are their pawns when the time comes. They work for the imperialist.
Brother looks like Forest Whitaker. All the best ,man.