Cayman Islands, 11 May 2021 – The UK & Ireland division of the global governance body The Chartered Governance Institute has today announced a new name for its branch in the CaymanIslands. The branch is now called The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland – Cayman Islands Branch.

Sara Drake, Chief Executive of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland explains the reason behind the change:

“The renaming marks the completion of a rebranding process begun in 2018, following the decision by the global Institute’s membership to change the name of the Institute from The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) to The Chartered Governance Institute. The global body adopted its new name in 2019 and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland division has now completed its own rebranding process.

“Our brand connects the UK & Ireland division to the global body and its eight sister divisions. It represents who we are and what is unique about the Institute as the world’s only chartered qualifying and membership body for governance professionals. The new name for the Cayman Islands Branch reinforces its link to the UK & Ireland division, a family of some 14,500 members and students spread across the UK, Republic of Ireland, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, as well as many other countries including the Caribbean, parts of Africa and the Middle East.”

Richard Adams and Martin Byrne, Co-Chairs of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland – Cayman Islands Branch comment:

“The Cayman Islands branch of the Institute was resurrected in 2019 with a view to providing support, advice and networking opportunities to governance professionals working in Cayman.We are delighted with the completion of the rebranding process as The Chartered Governance Institute name better encapsulates what our members bring to the table in terms of governance expertise.

Our members are highly qualified governance professionals enhancing the financial services industry’s reputation of professionalism and integrity. Good governance is not only best practice but is synonymous with the integrity expected in all aspects of professional life. The qualifications offered by the Institute are the perfect match for Cayman’s financial service professionals giventhe Islands’ considerable focus on corporate and fiduciary services. There is a further drive within the Islands to assist small and medium sized businesses as well as Not For Profit organisations with Corporate Governance resources and education.”

The current branch committee comprises the following members:

• Richard Adams FCG, Branch Co-Chair and Treasurer
• Martin Byrne FCG, Branch Co-Chair
• Lucy Comacchio ACG, Secretary
• Alison Hill ACG, Assistant Secretary
• Tia Healy ACG
• Nadia Martinez, Student Champion.

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1         The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland is the professional body for governance and the qualifying and membership body for governance professionals across all sectors. Its purpose under Royal Charter is to lead ‘effective governance and efficient administration of commerce, industry and public affairs’ working with regulators and policy makers to champion high standards of governance and providing qualifications, training and guidance. As a lifelong learning partner, the Institute helps governance professionals to achieve their professional goals, providing recognition, community and the voice of its membership.

One of nine divisions of the global Chartered Governance Institute, which was established 130 years ago, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland represents members working and studying in the UK and Ireland and in many other countries and regions including the Caribbean, parts of Africa and the Middle East.
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2         Cayman Islands branch: The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland’s Cayman Islands branch was re-established in 2019 to promote the work and profession of chartered governance professionals and chartered secretaries and the Institute’s activities in Cayman Islands and the surrounding area. The branch supports members and students in matters relating to qualifications, the profession, corporate governance, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. In achieving its objectives the branch works with the members, students, training providers, employers, local government, regulators, public bodies and other professional bodies.
Website: www.cgi.org.uk/cayman-islands