Board of Directors
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) – established under the Companies Act of Jamaica as a public sector company,
limited by guarantee – is an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
Mrs. Keshia Nelson Brown, MBA, FCCA
Chairman
Keshia Nelson Brown is a seasoned business executive, finance professional, and corporate leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning financial services, manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceuticals, compliance, governance, and strategic business management. She has successfully led organizations through periods of growth, transformation, operational restructuring, and business integration, consistently delivering sustainable financial and operational results.
Mrs. Nelson Brown brings extensive expertise in corporate strategy, financial management, risk oversight, supply chain optimization, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and organizational development. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven ability to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, strengthen governance frameworks, and enhance operational efficiency across diverse industries.
Her executive experience includes serving as General Manager of the Facey Pharmaceutical Division of Seprod Limited, General Manager of Health Brands Limited, Acting Managing Director of Salada Foods Jamaica Limited, and Group Compliance Manager within the financial services sector.
A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Mrs. Nelson Brown holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Manchester. Her professional qualifications are complemented by specialized training in financial securities management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she is actively involved in community and educational development through board service and leadership roles in charitable and faith-based organizations. Her commitment to sound governance, strategic leadership, and organizational excellence enables her to make meaningful contributions to board deliberations and institutional success.
Mrs. Nelson Brown brings to every board a unique combination of financial acumen, commercial insight, governance expertise, and transformational leadership experience, making her a valuable contributor to organizations seeking sustainable growth and long-term value creation.