GK FOODS & SERVICES LTD

GraceKennedy, founded in Jamaica in 1922, is one of the Caribbean’s largest and most dynamic corporations. With a strong presence in food and finance, we operations span Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, including Belize and Guyana; Canada, USA. the UK and Europe. Since joining the Group in 2005 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development for the then Information Services Division, Frank has held several leadership roles, playing a key part in GraceKennedy’s growth and success. In December 2006, he became Principal of GK Investments, now known as GraceKennedy Financial Group. In April 2010, he was seconded to GK General Insurance Company (formerly JIIC) as a member of the Management Team. He also successfully led several strategic transactions for the group including acquisitions, divestments, capital structuring and raising. Under his leadership, the Company modernized its manufacturing and supply chain operations, enhanced the look and feel of its Hi-Lo supermarket chain, and advanced its Environmental, Social and Governance agenda toward a more sustainable future, focusing on environmental responsibility, social impact and responsible products and services. Beyond the numbers, Frank’s leadership is driven by people. He believes strong teams build strong businesses, and his open-door policy and hands-on leadership style reflect that. Whether he’s on the ground in a manufacturing plant, listening to the ideas of GK team members, or engaging with customers, he leads with a genuine belief in collaboration, empowering others, and building trust. He previously served as a Vice President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and represented the PSOJ on the Government of Jamaica’s Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC). He also served on the Trade Policy Committee of the Jamaica Exporters’ Association and as a Board Member of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). Outside the boardroom, Frank is deeply committed to his faith, family, and community. He serves as a Trustee of the Codrington Trust of the Anglican Province of the West Indies, a Lay Reader & Chalice Bearer at St. Andrew Parish Church, and actively contributes to the Diocese’s transformation initiatives. Mr Messado is the Group Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors at GraceKennedy Limited, having joined the company in 1999 and has held various positions within the Corporate Finance & Accounting Department, including Financial Analyst, Financial Accountant, Group Finance Manager and Group Comptroller. He spearheaded the Group’s conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards and during his tenure has had oversight responsibility for accounting matters including coordinating financial reporting, auditing and budgeting processes. He has also been integral in various GK projects involving mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. He has structured training annually in the areas of leadership, accounting, finance, and treasury, including the High Potentials Leadership Program, Harvard Business School, Boston; Treasury Management and Financial Management, Euromoney, New York and the International Financial Reporting Standards, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, Kingston. Ltd formerly Jamaica International Insurance Co. Ltd (JIIC), a position she assumed in January 2013. She also held the portfolio of CEO for the Insurance Segment with responsibility for the strategic direction of the insurance business. She has a tremendous track record in both companies where she honed her skills in operations, customer experience and employee engagement. Known as the fixer, she’s fair, people oriented and has achieved the 2nd highest staff satisfaction rate for the financial division. She holds the distinction of being the Founding President of the Jamaica Society for Insurance Professionals and Technicians. An attorney-at-Law, she gained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the West Indies and her Chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute. She has participated in several leadership development courses including the Leadership Journey at the Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and GK’s Executive Leadership Development Programme. Mrs. Andrea Coy, CEO of GraceKennedy Foods International Division, joined GraceKennedy Limited in April 2005, where she first served as the Financial Controller of Hi-Lo Food Stores. She was promoted in March 2006 to the post of General Manager of the supermarket chain. Having gained over 9 years of experience in leadership and management within GK, she was appointed as the Senior General Manager for the newly created Global Category Management Unit (GCMU) in the GK Foods Division in March of that year. Her portfolio was subsequently expanded to include oversight management of World Brands Services and Hi-Lo. , GraceKennedy Belize Ltd. Prior to joining GraceKennedy she worked with a number of organizations namely: Citibank, NA as Resident Vice President, Shirlome Chemical Group as the Group Financial Controller and Mair Russell Grant Thornton, Chartered Accountants, in various capacities, ending as Associate Partner. In 2011, she completed professional education in Turnaround Management Strategies at the Harvard Business School. Prior to joining GraceKennedy, Mrs Moss-Solomon was Legal & Regulatory Director and Company Secretary for Digicel Jamaica with responsibility for the Turks & Caicos, and Cayman Islands, and formed part of Digicel Jamaica Limited’s Executive Management Team. She was also a Partner at the firm Harrison & Harrison and held senior positions in the Attorney General’s Chambers. She also attained the Certificate of Legal Education from the Norman Manley Law School. Gail is a Board Member of Special Olympics Jamaica and is also a Member of the Jamaican Bar Association. Before joining the GraceKennedy Group, Steven was the Managing Director of the Shell Licensee in Jamaica, the country’s largest downstream petroleum distribution business. Steven has significant Mergers and Acquisitions experience, acquiring and operating multiple enterprises in Jamaica as well as working for Morgan Stanley in their Investment Banking Group in London. Steven began his career at BlackRock in New York focusing on institutional fixed income asset management. Steven attended the University of Pennsylvania where he completed a dual degree program, earning a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the College of Arts and Sciences. He received his MBA from the Harvard Business School in 2008 where he was awarded the Morgan Stanley Fellowship. (JAMPRO), National Road Operating and Constructing Company Ltd. (NROCC), the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, the Fisheries Management and Development Fund and HEART Trust/NTA. Annette Morrison is Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of GraceKennedy Limited and a member of our Executive Committee. Morrison rejoined GraceKennedy in 2024 with a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of its business, having worked with the Company between 2012 and 2018. During her first tenure, she played a pivotal role in the Hardware & Lumber turnaround and divestment, and later led GK’s Talent and Global Mobility functions while overseeing HR for the GK Corporate Office and GK Capital Management. Upon leaving GK in 2018, Morrison held the position of Group Head of People & Internal Communication at Wisynco before relocating to Barbados in January 2022, where she assumed the post of Director, Shared Services at Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC)