The Tribune

Scotiabank Bahamas has named Sean Albert as its managing director to replace Kevin Teslyk.

“On behalf of Scotiabank Bahamas, I want to congratulate Sean and welcome him to his new role,” said Bruce Bowen, Scotiabank’s senior vice-president for the Caribbean.

“Sean’s appointment is recognition of his skills and experience, and I am confident that his knowledge of our business will serve Scotiabank Bahamas well.”

Since 2011, Mr Albert has been the managing director for the eastern Caribbean, and has led Scotiabank’s operations in nine countries – Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados (as country .anager), Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten and St Vincent & the Grenadines.

His predecessor, Mr Teslyk, also held the same post before coming to the Bahamas.

Scotiabank Bahamas chairman, Anthony Allen, added: “Sean brings with him a wealth of banking knowledge and experience, and strong leadership skills. We are pleased to welcome him to the Bahamas, and are certain of his ability to manage our operations and play a significant role in the wider banking community.”

Mr Albert joined Scotiabank in October 2005 and has since held progressively senior roles in international banking, including director, international banking mergers and acquisitions, and vice-president of treasury and capital markets, where he launched the Caribbean’s first merchant banking unit.

Before his role as managing director for the eastern Caribbean, he held senior positions in Trinidad & Tobago as vice-president of capital markets and head of corporate and commercial banking, treasury, and the capital markets team.