Berger Paints Jamaica is advising Dwaine Williams has replaced Shashi Mahase as the company’s general manager. 

The change took effect on October 10. The company thanked Mahase for his contributions and leadership during his tenure as general manager and wish him well. Berger Paints Jamaica noted that Mahase has transitioned onto a sister company within Trinidad and Tobago conglomerate, Ansa McAl Group. 

Williams brings a wealth of experience gained from over 12 years of dedicated service in senior roles within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. His extensive experience and leadership skills will be invaluable as Berger Paints Jamaica continues its accelerated company transformation.

New CFO at MDS

Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited (MDS) has announced the appointment of a new chief financial Officer (CFO) in Haile Hinds-Bedward.

She has replaced Raymond Ernandez, who vacated the role of CFO on May 31, 2023. Hinds-Bedward joined the MDS team on August 2. With over 20 years of finance, accounting, and logistics experience, 10 of which have been at the managerial level of local and regional manufacturing and distribution entities.

She has successfully led teams in finance, strategic planning, supply chain and logistics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) while collaborating with other business units to increase efficiencies through process flow and the use of technology. Currently pursuing a Masters of business administration at the Oxford Brookes University, Hinds-Bedward is a fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica. 

She holds a diploma in business administration and certifications in payroll staff benefits and statutory deductions as well as in international financial reporting.

New CFO at MFS Capital Partners

MFS Capital Partners Limited has appointed Dr Kesha Christie as its newest chief financial officer. This just-announced appointment is said to have took effect on June 1.

EquityLine director update

EquityLine Group of Companies is announcing that Brian Koscak has resigned due to personal reasons as a director for EquityLine Mortgage Investment Corporation effective October 20. 

CEO Sergiy Shchavyelyev stated, “we would like to thank Brian for his valued contributions during his tenure and we wish him the best in all his future endeavours.”

Koscak served as an independent director for EquityLine Mortgage Investment Corporation from November 10, 2022, and transitioned to director on August 15 this year.

EquityLine Mortgage Investment Corporation is a Canadian mortgage investment corporation incorporated under the laws of the province of Ontario and located in Richmond Hill, and is listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE).