More than 28 years’ experience in the finance sector

Durrant Pate/Contributor

Micro financier Access Financial Services (AFS) has announced the appointment of Hugh Campbell as acting chief executive officer, effective December 10.

Campbell, who has been a senior manager with the company for six years, will act in the position of CEO with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business. He has served on the Access Financial management team as collections and internal control manager since 2016.

Campbell comes to his assignment with more than 28 years’ experience in the finance sector. In addition to a wealth of experience, Campbell holds an MBA from the University of the West Indies, Mona and a first degree in banking and financial services from the University of Technology Jamaica. 

The announcement comes days before current CEO, Frederick Williams, officially demits office.

Williams resigned in October, noting plans to pursue other opportunities outside of the company.

AFS develops robust succession plan

Commenting on Campbell’s appointment, AFS Executive Chairman Marcus James said: “Hugh has proven to be a tremendous asset to the business over the years and is among the top talent we have been developing as part of our robust succession plan. We look forward to his contribution in this new capacity and will be here to provide the support he needs to execute on the strategy to grow this business for the benefit of not just our employees, but our shareholders as well.”

Regarding Williams departure, James comments that he “led the team with excellence, driving sales, piloting the organisation through the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanding the technological capacity of the business while championing the tenets of good corporate governance”.

Added James: “We thank Frederick for his exemplary stewardship and for the value he brought to the business.”

He said the board and management team benefited from Williams’ expertise and steady hand and that “we have every reason to believe he will do well in the next leg of his professional journey”.

James and the management team have signalled their commitment to continue running the business in a manner that will ensure stability for employees, value for customers and deliver maximum returns for its investors.