Board of Directors
Herbert Chong – Chairman
Founder and co-owner of the company Mr. Herbert Chong is a man of many means. With education spanning fields from construction technology to real estate consulting and an honors diploma from the school of Hard Knocks, Mr. Chong has turned experience into gold, literally. A truly unforgettable individual, full of personality, Mr. Chong commands a presence, a respect, and a warm genuine love from his family, colleagues and employees alike.
Michelle Chong – CEO
Mrs. Michelle Chong was recently dubbed “Endless Giver, Restless Enthusiast” in Stocks and Securities recent campaign highlighting successful Jamaican entrepreneurs. Educated at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Michelle has been the absolute driving force behind the companies success. A self proclaimed workaholic, Michelle is a shining example that hard, honest work pays off. A serious business woman with a kind heart, Michelle has spent endless hours developing and advancing staff and has ensured that a Christian spirit is maintained within the organization and that positive family values are always promoted through the companies marketing activities. A true leader, who is both loved and respected, commands performance through example and motivation.
Sushil Jain – Non Executive director and mentor to the board
Sushil Jain will serve as Mentor to the Board for the purposes of the Junior Market Rules, with responsibility for advising it on the implementation of adequate procedures, systems and controls for financial reporting, corporate governance, timely disclosure of information to the market, and compliance generally. He will also act as a Non Executive Director and as Chairman of the newly formed Audit Committee and member of the Compensation Committee. He further acts as a financial consultant to the Company. Mr. Jain is a member of the Jamaica Institute of Management and the Association of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Jamaica. He is also a fellow of many professional institutes including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica. Mr. Jain is a non executive director of Mayberry Investments Limited and he has published numerous articles on the subject of management in journals in the Caribbean, UK and India.
Charles Heholt – Non Executive director
Charles Heholt is a Non Executive Director of the Company. He will serve as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Heholt is the founder and Managing Director of Nationwide Technologies Limited. Previously, he held various senior management roles within the Grace Kennedy Group of Companies. Mr. Heholt is also currently the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Normal Manley Airport Limited. A qualified materials engineer, Mr Heholt is a graduate of McMaster University of Hamilton, Ontario. He holds professional certifications in Project Management, Health and Safety Management, and has attended many courses for leadership and management and other skills. He is an alumnus of Campion College and is active in the Alumni Association.
Paul Moses – Non Executive director
Paul Moses is a Non Executive Director of the Company. He will serve as a member of the Compensation Committee and also the Audit Committee. Mr. Moses is the founder and Managing Director of Checker International Limited. He has acted as a consultant to the Company since 2000, and has assisted with various strategic initiatives since that time. Mr. Moses is a former Director of the Jamaica Exporter’s Association and, prior to founding Checker, he worked in management in Kem Products Limited having started his business career at Seprod as a management trainee. Mr. Moses holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of the West Indies.
