Bank of St Helena Ltd is pleased to announce Joey George, Managing Director, has successfully achieved her Postgraduate Certificate in Bank Management and Technology (CertBMT) with Distinction from the Bangor University, Wales UK.
This qualification is a standalone professional qualification for bankers and other financial services professionals. In addition to achieving the qualification Joey has also gained the globally recognised prestigious Chartered Banker designation (MCBI) through the Chartered Bankers Institute.
The Chartered Banker Institute is the largest professional body for bankers in the UK with members and students in over 100 countries worldwide. It is the only organisation in the world approved by the UK’s Privy Council to award the “Chartered Banker” designation to qualified members.
Chartered Banker status is the gold standard for professionals working in the banking sector. Holders of the title are recognised as highly qualified professionals with a detailed knowledge of modern banking management and its ethical and professional requirements.
Joey said:
“I am very pleased with this achievement not only for myself as validation for my work experience to date and networking opportunities; but also, for Bank of St Helena’s credibility and its thrive for continuous improvements, high standard of working and investment in staff members.
“The course allowed me to benchmark the Bank against others in the industry along with developing the necessary skills in dealing with an evolving digital banking world.
“I am appreciative of all the support and guidance I have received from the Board, work colleagues and my family, and look forward to applying the new skills and knowledge gained to assist Bank of St Helena and our customers.”
Glenn Owen, Board Chairman for Bank of St Helena, said:
“We are very proud of Joey’s achievement. We continue to admire Joey’s commitment and dedication to her role as Managing Director of Bank of St Helena which is portrayed in this achievement and the overall achievements of the Bank thus far. The Board looks forward to working with Joey in the future to ensure Bank of St Helena continues on its mission to deliver banking products and services that are appropriate, affordable and accessible to all to enable sustainable development.”
Bank of St Helena Ltd offer their congratulations to Joey on her achievement.