Top Promotions at CIMA

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA” or “the Authority”) is proud to announce the recent senior management promotions of Ms. Suzanne Sadlier, Mrs. Angelina Partridge, Mr. Yoshneck Mutomba, Mrs. Prabha Namburi, and Ms. Kara Ebanks, effective 1 March 2021.

Ms. Sadlier was appointed as Head of the Onsite Inspection Unit. This confirmation was subsequent to her role as Deputy Head of the Insurance Supervision Division. Ms. Sadlier’s experience in the financial services arena spans over 14 years, particularly in the insurance and reinsurance industry. She has been instrumental in a number of key technical projects at CIMA, including the design and implementation of the Authority’s internal capital model framework and the Authority’s supervision of complex financial groups and its risk-based approach to supervision.

Mrs. Partridge was confirmed as Deputy General Counsel, after being appointed Acting Deputy General Counsel in 2019. She joined CIMA as Legal Counsel in November 2009 and was later promoted to Senior Legal Counsel in May 2016. Mrs. Partridge has been involved in many of CIMA’s high-profile regulatory and financial services matters and possesses strong technical abilities, advising on a wide range of areas.

Mr. Mutomba joined CIMA in September 2013 as a Senior Statistician in the Policy & Development Division and climbed the ranks to his current post as Deputy Head of the Financial Stability & Statistics Division. He has a wealth of experience in areas of research and statistics in both private and public sector capacities. Some of his work includes advising on macro-prudential conditions and financial stability issues and implementation of supervision tools, developing a comprehensive framework for financial statistics reporting, as well as assisting in the evaluation, control and mitigation of risks to licensees. Mr. Mutomba has also mentored and trained many young Caymanians; many of whom have had the opportunity to work with the Authority.

Mrs. Namburi was appointed as Chief Strategy Officer in the Managing Director’s Office, where she primarily provides support to the Managing Director, for matters relating to strategic planning and development, coordinating and reporting on implementation of strategic initiatives across the Authority. Having held various senior leadership roles at CIMA, she has been involved in prominent financial regulatory initiatives regarding policy development and has worked extensively in the anti-money laundering/counter financing terrorism area.

Ms. Ebanks was promoted to Deputy Head of Insurance Supervision Division, having served as Chief Analyst since 2016. She first joined CIMA in 2007 as an Analyst in the Insurance Supervision Division and continues to be a key member of the team. During her time at CIMA, Ms. Ebanks has assumed responsibility for managing team outputs, leading meetings, working various projects to streamline processes and mentorship. She has also engaged with the local industry and has been actively involved in various high-profile matters. She has also represented CIMA internationally.

Managing Director, Mrs. Cindy Scotland said, “These individuals have been instrumental in CIMA’s growth and continued success and I am honoured to recognise their hard work and commitment over the years. Their promotions are well-deserved, and I look forward to seeing them develop in their new roles.”