Cardigan Connor, Anguilla‘s minister of health, sport and tourism, has announced the appointment of Jameel Rochester as director of tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB). His appointment, along with the appointments of Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as chairperson and Chantelle Richardson as deputy director of tourism, fulfil the minister’s commitment to having Anguillians in key leadership roles within the island’s tourism sector.
Rochester brings a diverse portfolio of experience to his new role. Most recently, he held the position of assistant rooms division manager at Wymara Resort and Villas in the Turks and Caicos. Before moving to the Turks and Caicos, he served as general secretary (CEO) of the Anguilla Football Association. His private sector experience includes leadership positions with several hospitality brands in Anguilla, including Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla and Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla. Rochester has gained experience in the financial services sector through his roles at the National Bank of Anguilla Ltd., and CIBC First Caribbean International Bank.
This is Rochester’s second stint at the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB). He has held several leadership positions within the organization, most notably serving as manager, destination experience; acting manager of corporate affairs and acting marketing officer.
Rochester holds a Master of Science in International Hospitality Management from Les Roches University, a Master of Science in General Management Studies (with distinction), and a Bachelor of Science in General Management Studies from the University of the West Indies. He also possesses a certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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