Frederick Williams was appointed VM Group Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2025. He is a results-focused Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector. 

In addition to leading the finance function for large financial institutions, Frederick has particular expertise in transforming businesses through the use of data analytics to enhance timely decision-making. He is well regarded for his sound business acumen demonstrated in his leadership of several change management initiatives and business reorganisations to achieve strategic priorities and increase enterprise value. 

Frederick previously held the position of Vice President, Strategy and Transactions at Ernst & Young Services Limited serving as a consultant for clients in the public and private sectors across the Caribbean. Prior to that, he held other Senior Executive roles including Chief Executive Officer of Access Financial Services Limited and Vice President – Finance at Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited. A significant portion of Frederick’s career was spent at Scotiabank, where he held both local and regional roles to include: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer; Vice President, Business Analytics and Strategy & Risk Management; and Chief Financial Officer & Compliance Officer at Scotia Insurance Caribbean Limited, Barbados. 

Frederick is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, and holds a BSc in Accounting from the University of the West Indies, Mona.