July 1, 2024 – Concorde Bank Limited is proud to announce the appointment of Sharmaine Vaughan as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 4, 2024. With over twenty-five (25) years of experience in the banking sector, Ms. Vaughan brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the role, having worked across several markets in the OECS, Barbados, and Trinidad, and with professional advisors across the USA and UK.

Ms. Vaughan has excelled in every facet of the banking industry, including retail, corporate banking, wealth management, and investment banking. She is renowned for her strong leadership in transforming a local bank in Anguilla into a sound and profitable institution, earning recognition as an award-winning bank among Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) banks. Her strategic leadership also earned her the prestigious Corporate Leadership Award from the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce in 2012.

Her extensive board-level experience includes serving as a Director for the Eastern Caribbean Home Mortgage Bank (ECHMB), the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce, the Caribbean Credit Card Corporation (4Cs), and the Eastern Caribbean Bankers Association.

Ms. Vaughan’s academic background spans a B.Sc. in Accounting and Statistics from the University of the West Indies and an MBA in Banking & Finance from Bangor University, UK. She is also a Chartered Banker with the Chartered Banker Institute, UK and an Accredited Director with the ICSA Chartered Secretaries, Canada. In addition, she completed the Registered Principal and Representative Trading Licensing examinations for the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market.

Mr. Gerard Lussan, Chairman & Co-Founder of Concorde Bank, shared his thoughts on Ms. Vaughan’s appointment:
“We are excited to have Ms. Sharmaine Vaughan at the helm of Concorde Bank. Her comprehensive industry expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in guiding the bank through its next phase of growth.  Her commitment to excellence will ensure that Concorde Bank continues to set the standard for our high-net-worth clientele.”

Ms. Vaughan expressed her enthusiasm for her new role:
“It is a privilege to lead Concorde Bank at this pivotal time. I am committed to building on the legacy, developing the brand regionally and globally, driving innovation, and building on the bank’s strong reputation for excellence. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our shared goals.”

For more information, please contact:

Concorde Bank Limited
Bush Hill & Bay Street
St. Michael BB14038
Barbados
Phone: +1 (246) 430-5320
Email: concorde@concordebb.com