3 new BTMI Board members announced

3 newcomers have been announced for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc’s Board.

They are Gayle Talma, who is serving as Deputy Chairman, Joann Roett and Kevyn Yearwood.

Directors retained from the previous Board are Shelly Williams, who continues to serve as Chairman, Rorrey Fenty, Terry Hanton, Sade Jemmott, Chiryl Newman, Ronnie Carrington, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism or nominee, Chief Executive of the National Cultural Foundation or nominee, Chairman of the Barbados Hotel Association or nominee, and Chairman of Intimate Hotels or nominee.

Ms. Talma has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as a senior executive including roles as Group Operations Director and Multi-Property General Manager. She continues to work in a senior leadership role.

Meanwhile, Ms. Roett is an accomplished finance professional, and is currently a Finance Director at a leading iconic luxury west coast property.

Mr. Yearwood, who previously served on the BTMI Board, brings over 35 years of experience in the cruise sector. He is a Managing Director of a leading cruise company.

Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill says the move results from a promise publicly made to work hands-on with the BTMI, closely observing and evaluating all aspects of its operations, before making any changes.

He says with putting the new Board together, a decision was made to have a blend of those previously serving and new members, in order for the BTMI to benefit from institutional memory and the breaking of new ground.

Minister Gooding-Edghill says the intention is to bring about a certain innovation in the way the BTMI goes about doing future business at home and overseas.

The Minister also thanked previous Board members Wayne Capaldi and Iain Thompson for their contribution.

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