Jan 2026 Financial News

NCB Financial Group Limited - Notice of Changes in Senior Officers at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited

Jan 20, 2026

The Board of Directors of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ or the Bank) today announced a leadership transition aligned with the oragnization’s commitment to strong governance, continuity, and disciplined execution.

In 2023, Mr Bruce Bowen was appointed to lead a focused turnaround period for the Bank. That phase is now largely complete and as previously contemplated, 2026 was expected to mark the transition from turnaround to sustainable growth. In this context, Mr Bowen will be leaving the organisation on February 28, 2026, to pursue other interests. The Board thanks Mr Bowen for his leadership during this critical period and wishes him every success in his future endeavours.

As Mr Bowen will be proceeding on vacation leave prior to his departure, the Board has appointed Mrs Sheree Martin, Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer, to act as Interim Chief Executive Officer of NCBJ, effective January 19, 2026.

Mrs Martin brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience in the financial services sector, with deep expertise in strategy execution and organisational transformation, as well as senior-level experience in the energy sector. Since assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer, she has overseen several of the Bank’s most critical operational and technology functions and has played a key role in strengthening execution discipline, operational resilience, and performance consistency across the organisation. Commenting on the leadership transition, NCBFG’s Group Chief Executive Officer and NCBJ Board Chairman, Robert Almeida said, “Our strategy, priorities and commitment to our customers, employees and communities remain unchanged. As we build on the progress made over the past two years, our focus continues to be on disciplined execution, consistent value creation and shared accountability. I would like to thank Bruce Bowen for his leadership during a critical turnaround period and welcome Sheree Martin as she assumes leadership at this important stage in the Bank’s journey.” The Board emphasised that this leadership transition reflects continuity and stability as the Bank moves from a period of stabilisation into its next phase of sustainable growth.


Source:
The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange Limited
Tuesday 20th January 2026