Durrant Pate/Contributor

Mayberry Investments has made two crucial executive appointments in Melicia Jones as Vice President, Relationship Management and Kirk Douglas as Vice President, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development.

In addition, Mayberry has also announced the launch of its Relationship Management Unit, which marks an important chapter in its ongoing commitment to its clients. This unit enhances how clients experience Mayberry by offering a single, trusted point of contact, proactive engagement, and seamless access to the investment and brokerage firm’s full range of capabilities. 

Holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh, Jones brings extensive wealth management and leadership experience to the role with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and delivering strong client outcomes across institutional, high-net-worth, and retail segments. Prior to joining Mayberry, Jones served as Regional Manager and Wealth Manager at Sagicor Investments Jamaica, where she drove wealth management operations, managing over $42 billion in portfolios.

Connecting with clients

With the separation of these distinct functions, the Relationship Management Unit will sit parallel to Sales. “With the creation of this group, we are strengthening the way we connect with our clients,” explains Patrick Bataille, Mayberry Investments Chief Executive Officer, noting “Melicia’s leadership ensures every client benefits from consistent follow-through, personalised guidance, and the collective expertise of our advisors.”  

For her part Jones remarked, “our goal is simple…Clients should always know exactly who to call, what to expect, and how Mayberry will deliver. Relationship Management is designed to make every client interaction seamless and rewarding.” In the coming weeks, Mayberry’s existing clients will be introduced to their dedicated Relationship Manager as part of the transition to the new coverage model.

Strengthening financial capabilities 

With Douglas’s addition to the executive leadership team, the move underscores Mayberry’s commitment to strengthening its financial capabilities, expanding its alternative investment offerings, and executing strategic growth initiatives. He brings deep experience in capital markets and structured finance, built through senior roles at leading regional institutions, including Barita Investments Limited, NCB Capital Markets, and JMMB Group. 

Douglas is a dual charter holder, commanding both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations. Most recently, he served as Barita’s Head of Group Corporate Finance and Strategic Investments, where he led complex merger and acquisition transactions driving capital growth. 

Douglas’ achievements include structuring over US$37.5 million in derivative contracts, leading fundraisings totalling US$50 million across alternative investment vehicles, and contributing to major capital raises spanning both debt and equity instruments. He helped establish the firm’s global derivatives documentation framework.

In his new role at Douglas will work at the intersection of corporate strategy and finance, leading cross-departmental initiatives designed to drive sustainable growth. His core responsibilities will include de-risking the firm’s balance sheet, structuring and executing high-priority projects from the CEO’s office, and supporting broader capital structuring, funding strategies, and strategic transactions.

His appointment reflects Mayberry’s commitment to building a leadership team equipped to navigate the evolving financial landscape and drive wealth creation across Jamaica and the wider region. 

In responding to the appointment, Douglas shared, “I’m thrilled to be joining the Mayberry family. The Group’s track record of innovation in Jamaica’s capital markets, combined with its entrepreneurial culture, is exactly the kind of environment where I can make a meaningful impact. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to the next chapter of growth.”