Derek Newbold appointed Business Development Manager at GBPA

Sun, May 3rd 2009, 12:00 AM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - The Chairman and President of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Derek O. Newbold as Business Development Manager for the GBPA Group of Companies effective Monday, 4th May 2009.

Mr. Newbold in his capacity will be responsible for research and analysis, client relations management and investor programmes. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the areas sales, marketing and business development.

In 1999 Mr. Newbold joined Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH). While with HPH, Mr. Newbold held a number of positions including, Terminal Planner, Commercial Assistant and Sales & Marketing Manager for the Freeport Harbour Company, Grand Bahama Airport Company, Freeport Container Port, and Sea Air Business Center. Mr. Newbold previously worked with DonHarp Investments, Abaco, Bahamas, serving as President and Director of Operations.

?We believe that Mr. Newbold will be a great addition to the new GBPA management team. His understanding of the business and ability to deliver will assist the Group, as we aim to revitalize the economy of Grand Bahama Island,? stated Mr. Ian Rolle, GBPA President.

Although business development is his forte, Mr. Newbold began his career in banking and holds certifications from the Canadian Institute of Bankers/Bahamas Institute of Bankers and degrees in Accounting Management and Banking and Finance. Mr. Newbold was born in Abaco, Bahamas. He relocated to Grand Bahama in 1994 and is married to Harveyann Newbold.

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