Who is the new CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit?
Thomas Anthony has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit, effective from April 3, 2023. The announcement was made by Richard W. Duncan, OBE, the Chairman of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Committee.
Anthony has an extensive background in the banking and financial securities sectors, having worked in Antigua, Saint Lucia, and Miami, USA for over 26 years. During his career, he has held various roles such as Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Loans Manager, Debt Recovery Manager, Investment Manager, and Wealth Manager.
In addition, Anthony has significant experience in the Investment Migration Industry, having served as the project Development Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Executive Officer (Ag.) of the Antigua Citizenship by Investment Unit from 2013 to 2017. He was also the Global Head of ICV (Immigration, Citizenship, and Visa) at Exiger, a global Governance, Risk, and Compliance firm from 2017 to 2018, and the CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit from 2018 to 2019.
Anthony is a Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), an Accredited Director (Acc. Dir.), and a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB). As the new CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Unit, he will be responsible for leading and implementing the vision and strategies of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme in compliance with the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Act, 2013 as amended and regulations. He will also be accountable for achieving all Key Performance Targets and ensuring economy, efficiency, and effectiveness by best practices.
Karline Purcell, who has been acting as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer since 2021, will continue in her role.
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