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Bahamas Financial Services Board names Niekia Horton as new CEO

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

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Niekia Horton
Matthias Knab, Opalesque:

Mrs. Niekia Horton has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) effective February 1st, 2024. The announcement was made by LaTonia Symonette -Tinker BFSB's Chairman.

Mrs. Niekia Horton is an experienced senior executive with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. She has a strong background in governance, risk management, and accountancy. She has held senior positions at one of the world's oldest and largest private banks. Mrs. Horton has been a director for multiple investment and trust companies, developed and implemented policies and procedures on corporate governance, and overseen activities in various jurisdictions.

She has previously served as Director and Deputy Chairperson of the Association of International Banks and Trusts (AIBT) and as a Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board. She has supported numerous industry initiatives and working groups. Mrs. Horton is committed to preserving The Bahamas as a premier international financial center of excellence for future generations.

Mrs. Horton holds a Master's in Business Administration with a minor in International Business from the University of Miami. She is a licensed Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Director (C. Dir), and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is also a member of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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