NCBA chief executive officer steps down after three months in role

The National Commercial Bank of Anguilla (NCBA) is looking for a new chief executive officer after Christine Rochester resigned three months into the role.

The bank announced in a press release on 10 November that Rochester had submitted her resignation the day prior but it did not provide a reason for her departure.

The board of directors thanked her for her service and wished her well, adding that it would begin the recruitment process for a new chief executive officer.

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Rochester, who was named as the new chief executive officer on 20 August, has held senior banking and finance roles across the Caribbean and United States.

Her banking career began at Scotiabank Jamaica and RBC Jamaica (now Sagicor Bank Jamaica), where she developed experience in commercial banking, credit, relationship management and leadership.

She then spent five years as general manager of corporate and commercial banking at JMMB Bank in Jamaica, where she led significant growth in the corporate loan portfolio.

After that, she was vice president of commercial banking at JP Morgan Chase, providing banking solutions to corporate, public sector and non-profit clients.

Rochester also served as a fractional chief financial officer, helping a healthcare business strengthen financial performance and operational efficiency.

Before joining the NCBA, she was managing director of investments and client engagement with the Minority Business Accelerator in Cincinnati.

She managed a private equity investment portfolio and structured funding solutions for middle-market companies across six US states.

Rochester holds a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a minor in Human Resource Management, from Northern Caribbean University.

Chief financial officer Jerrick Evangelista, who had served as interim chief executive officer for about ten months before Rochester’s appointment, returned to the role on 10 November.

The press release said he brings strong financial management expertise, extensive banking experience and a sound understanding of the bank’s operations and regulatory environment.

Sharmaine Vaughan, chair of the board of directors, expressed confidence in his ability to provide steady leadership, maintain organisational stability and advance the bank’s strategic and operational priorities.

The bank said it continues to operate from a position of financial strength, with capital and liquidity levels exceeding regulatory requirements, supported by strong profitability.

Established in 2008, the NCBA is a locally owned financial institution providing banking services to individuals and businesses across the island.

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