What Happened?
Hollywood, FL-based GraceKennedy has Promoted Simon Roberts as Group Chief Information Officer
About the Company
GraceKennedy Limited is engaged in food trading, financial services, and retail trading activities. It operates in five segments: Food Trading, Retail and Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance, and Money Services. The Food Trading segment is involved in the merchandising of general goods and food products; processing and distribution of food products; and operation of a chain of supermarkets. The Retail and Trading segment merchandises agricultural supplies, home improvement supplies, and hardware and lumber. The Banking and Investments segment provides commercial banking, investment management, lease and trade financing, stock brokerage, pension management, property rental, and mutual fund management services. The Insurance segment offers general insurance and insurance brokerage services. The Money Services segment is engaged in the provision of money transfer and bill payment services; and cambio operations. The company has operations in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, Europe, North America, Africa, and internationally. GraceKennedy Limited was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica.
About the Person
Simon Roberts is the Chief Executive Officer of Hardware & Lumber Limited. Prior to joining H&L in 2009, he held General Manager positions at other GraceKennedy subsidiaries, having joined GraceKennedy in 1997. He also has over 15 years experience in the steel industry in metallurgy, customer service, quality assurance and product development. He is a director of Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation, GraceKennedy Remittance Services Ltd., GraceKennedy Currency Trading Services Ltd, GraceKennedy Payment Services Ltd., a Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturer`s Association, and Chairman of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation. He will transition to the GKInvestments Division from the position of General Manager, GraceKennedy Logistics Services, following a twelve year career in foods services. Simon joined the company as Technical Services Manager of the Food Trading Division in 1997, and has since held various senior management positions including General Manager, National Processors Ltd. and General Manager, Grace Food Processors (Canning) Ltd. During his tenure he has consistently demonstrated a keen aptitude for excellence and innovation in the execution of his leadership roles. Simon earned his Master of Applied Sciences degree from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where he majored in Management Sciences. He also earned his Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree from the University of Toronto, and is experienced in the areas of Total Quality Management (TQM), Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Marketing, Negotiating, Purchasing, and Compensation Design.
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