RISA Bahamas, the Restructuring and Insolvency Specialists Association of The Bahamas, is pleased to announce the election of its new Board of Directors and the appointment of its new officers for the 2024-2026 term.

The new Board of Directors was elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of RISA Bahamas held on 12 October 2023 at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. The new directors are:

John Bain
Mcquel Basden 
Lanadia Davis-Pratt
Cheryl Simms
Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou
Nadia A. Wright

The profiles of the newly elected directors will be featured on the RISA Bahamas social media platforms over the next weeks.

On November 2, 2023, the Board of Directors appointed the following officers who will lead the organization into the next term:

President: Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou
Vice President: Cheryl Simms
Treasurer: Mcquel Basden
Secretary: Nadia Wright

The new President, Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to serve RISA Bahamas and its members. She said, “I am honored and humbled to be elected as the President of RISA Bahamas. I look forward to working with the new Board of Directors, the officers, and the members to advance the interests of restructuring and insolvency professionals in The Bahamas. I would also like to thank the Immediate Past President and founder of RISA, Zelma Wilson, for her vision, leadership, and dedication and Igal Wizman, outgoing director and former Membership Chairperson, for his work in assisting with growing RISA Bahamas.”

RISA Bahamas is a non-profit organization that aims to provide a forum for education, networking, and advocacy for restructuring and insolvency professionals in The Bahamas. It also seeks to enhance the public awareness and understanding of the role and value of restructuring and insolvency professionals in the economy and society.

RISA Bahamas can be reached via its website https://www.risabahamas.com/ or e-mail risabahamas@gmail.com.