Governance and Leadership

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.

Leadership

Board of Directors

JANAAC is governed by an 11–member Accreditation Council or Board. The Council comprises of eleven (11) independent Directors representing various industries and stakeholder organizations.

Mrs. Keshia Nelson Brown, MBA, FCCA (Chairman)
Mr. Simon Roberts - Consultant
Mrs. Dolsie Allen - Consumer Affairs Commission
Mr. Stephen Dawkins - Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Miss Renée Brooks - Consultant
Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa - University of the West Indies - Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences
Mr. Lynden Nugent - Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Ambassador Esmond Reid - Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade
Ms. Jennifer Williams - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Mr. Leo Williams - Williams Investment
Ms. Chantay Campbell - Consultant
Ms. Cassetta Green - Acting Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Sharonmae S. Walker- Chief Executive Officer

Leadership

Executive Management

The Executive Team at JANAAC is responsible for the day to day operations of the organization and is headed by Ms. Cassetta Green, acting Chief Executive Officer. She reports to the Chair of the Accreditation Council and is responsible for providing strategic direction, visionary leadership, building the culture of the Agency, supervising the management team, and allocating financial resources. The CEO ensures the effective delivery of the services of the Agency.

Ms. Cassetta Green - Acting Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Sharonmae S. Walker- Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Gabrielle Andrade-Belll - Acting Senior Director, Accreditation, Training & Quality Management
Dr. Yvette Castell - Senior Director, Accreditation, Training & Quality Management
Director, Strategic Planning, Business Development & Promotions
Mrs. Shereen Willis-Green - Acting Director, Finance & Administration
Mr. Garfield Brissett - Director, Finance & Administration
Mr. Kemar Rose - Acting Director, Accreditation
Mrs. Gabrielle Andrade-Bell - Director, Accreditation