Scotia Group Jamaica Limited has confirmed that, effective February 18, Dr Adrian Stokes will be leaving the business to pursue other opportunities.

In a statement, Scotia Group Jamaica noted that Stokes joined its operations in 2010 as vice president, strategy and product development at Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited (SIJL), and held several key positions during his tenure including vice president of business analytics, and president of Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company (SJLIC). His last appointment being senior vice president and head of insurance and wealth for Scotia Group.

“On Stoke’s departure, Gary-Vaughn White, senior vice president, treasury of Scotia Group, will act as head of SIJL,” Scotia Group said.

“Gary is a career Scotiabanker, having worked in several subsidiaries across the Group as senior financial analyst at SJLIC; manager in charge of finance and operations at The Scotia Jamaica Building Society; and director, Treasury & Foreign Exchange Trading for The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited.

“Debra Lopez Spence, in her role as president, SJLIC will oversee that business.”

OUTSTANDING CAREER

Commenting on Stokes’ departure, Audrey Tugwell Henry, president and CEO of Scotia Group, said: “Adrian has had an outstanding career at Scotia Group. He led significant strategic and operational changes in key business areas, including making marked improvements in the life insurance business and the re-establishment of our capital markets unit. We are grateful for his vision, passion and dedication over the past 12 years. We wish Adrian the very best as he pursues new endeavours.”