Sagicor Group Jamaica announced that as part of its strategic changes in its investment management operations, Sean Newman has been appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Sagicor Group Jamaica effective November 1, 2020. With over twenty years' experience in international asset management, covering many asset classes, and most recently Emerging Market Debt with a focus on Latin America & the Caribbean, Newman is expected to spearhead Sagicor's further penetration into international markets. The company disclosed that Mr. Newman will assume direct responsibility for the Group Treasury & Asset Management Division as well as Sagicor Investments Jamaica Limited, and the heads of both divisions will report directly to him. He will also give attention to broadening the Group's investment offerings to its various client groups and strengthen the Group's research capability. He will also play a significant role in planning the overall strategic direction of the Group's future investments. Prior to joining the Sagicor Jamaica team, Mr. Newman spent 14 years with G.E. Asset Management in Stamford CT., USA and for the last 7 years was an Executive and Senior Portfolio Manager with global fund managers, Invesco in Atlanta, GA, USA. Mr. Newman earned a BSc degree in management and accounting from the University of the West Indies in 1994 and his MBA from Howard University in 1998.