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About PROVENOur Management

Introducing our exceptional Management Team, a group of dedicated professionals with a deep understanding of strategies, analysis, and decision-making. With their expertise and meticulous attention to detail, they play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and success of our organization. Trustworthy, results-driven, and committed to excellence, they are ready to navigate the dynamic landscape and guide our organization towards greater achievements.

PROVEN Management Limited (PML) is the management company of PROVEN Group.  PML through its leadership team, is responsible for managing the operations of PG which includes identifying, analyzing, and negotiating potential investments, monetizing the performance of these investments and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures of PROVEN.

Co-Founder & Chairman Peter Bunting
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Co-Founder & DirectorChris Williams
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Co-Founder & Director Garfield Sinclair
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Co-Founder & Director Mark Golding
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Director & CEO Johann Heaven
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Director Christopher Bicknell
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Group Corporate Secretary Sherri Murray
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Chief Transformation OfficerMakeba Bennett-Easy
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Chief Revenue OfficerChrisloy Robinson
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CEO Private Capital Nerisha Davis Farquharson
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Co-FounderSenator Peter Bunting

Peter Bunting is a Co-Founder of PROVEN Group Ltd. with a successful career in finance that includes co-founding Dehring Bunting & Golding Limited (DB&G) which was acquired by Scotia Group. He currently serves as Chairman of Proven Management Ltd., Proven Properties Ltd., and Roberts Manufacturing Company Ltd./Pinnacle Feeds Ltd. 

In addition to his business ventures, Peter has made significant contributions to public service – currently as Leader of Opposition Business in Jamaica’s Senate, and previously as the Minister of National Security, and as the General Secretary of the People’s National Party. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Mech.) from McGill University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

Co-Founder & DirectorChristopher Williams

Christopher Williams provides strategic oversight and governance support across the Group’s extensive portfolio of companies with holdings exceeding US$1 billion. As a Director, he contributes to the organisation’s long-term strategic direction, offering guidance and insight that support the achievement of its overarching goals and objectives.

Mr. Williams holds an M.B.A. in Strategic Marketing and Finance from York University. He currently serves as Chairman and Director on several boards, including PROVEN Properties Limited, Jamaica College Foundation, Jamaica Association for the Deaf, and Professional Football Jamaica Limited. His extensive experience in business leadership, governance, and strategic planning continues to contribute to the growth and success of the Group.

Co-Founder & DirectorGarfield Sinclair

Garfield “Garry” Sinclair retired in November 2021, but remains an active Director for multiple private and public companies. He previously served as CEO of both Cable & Wireless (Jamaica) Ltd and Bahamas Telecommunications Company, as well as President of Cable & Wireless’ Caribbean operations. Previously to this, he was President & Chief Operating Officer of pioneering Investment Bank, Dehring, Bunting & Golding Limited, where he served for 13 years. Licensed as a CPA in 1983, he holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from San Diego State University and an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. With over 36 years of management experience, Garry continues to serve as a Director for various organizations, including PROVEN Investments Limited, PROVEN Wealth Limited, while being Chairman of PROVEN Bank Limited, Kingston Properties Limited and the Jamaica Stock Exchange Pension Fund.

Co-Founder & DirectorMark Golding

Mark J. Golding is a leading Jamaican commercial Attorney-at-Law and a Partner in the law firm Hart Muirhead Fatta, where he has specialized in capital markets, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He was a founding shareholder and director of Dehring Bunting & Golding Limited in 1993, and a founding shareholder and director of PROVEN Management Limited in 2010. He has also served on the Boards of several of Jamaica‘s leading companies, was a founding Director of Caribbean Information & Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS, the first regional ratings agency for the Caribbean), and is the Chairman of the Mona Rehabilitation Foundation, a non-profit organization for persons with physical disabilities. 

Mr. Golding has also had an extensive career of public service, initially as a member of the Jamaican Senate from 2007 to 2017, serving with distinction as Jamaica’s Minister of Justice from 2012 to 2016. He was elected the Member of Parliament for South St Andrew in November 2017, whereupon he was appointed the Opposition Spokesperson for Finance and Planning and has been the Leader of the Opposition in Jamaica’s Parliament since November 2020.

Director & CEO Johann Heaven

In his capacity as the CEO of PROVEN Group, Johann Heaven offers executive strategic leadership for the extensive portfolio of companies with holdings exceeding US$1 billion. He has the responsibility of overseeing the organisation’s complete operations, while also steering the Group’s strategic direction and leadership to fulfil its overarching goals and objectives

With over twenty years of experience in finance and banking, Mr. Heaven has developed a wide range of skills in financial analysis, mergers, and acquisitions, financial advisory, treasury and asset management, strategic planning, and corporate finance. He has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the companies he has been involved with.

Mr. Heaven is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification. He earned his Master’s degree in Finance from the University of London.

DirectorChristopher Bicknell

Christopher Bicknell has earned widespread recognition as one of Jamaica’s foremost and accomplished entrepreneurs. Currently, he holds the esteemed positions of Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) at Tankweld Metals Ltd. With an exceptional track record in business leadership, Mr. Bicknell’s contributions have been instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of Jamaica.

Mr. Bicknell’s professional journey is marked by his accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a testament to his strong financial acumen and deep understanding of the intricacies of managing financial aspects within business enterprises. His expertise in financial matters underscores his commitment to excellence and meticulous approach to steering organisations towards growth and success.

Group Corporate SecretarySherri Murray

Mrs. Murray has been a member of the PROVEN team since inception and brings a wealth of experience to her new role. With a remarkable tenure spanning more than 25 years in the Financial Services industry, Mrs. Murray has garnered extensive expertise and a sterling reputation. Her impressive career includes notable positions at Scotia DBG Investments Limited and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, solidifying her standing as a highly regarded professional in her field.

Mrs. Murray’s holds a B.Sc. with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies and an MBA in Finance & International Business from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Her academic achievements demonstrate her commitment to excellence and her ability to bring a well-rounded perspective to her work.

In addition to her role as Company Secretary at PROVEN Group Ltd., Sherri Murray also maintains that role for PROVEN Wealth Ltd, PROVEN Management Ltd., PROVEN Properties Ltd, IFP (Jamaica) Ltd, Heritage Funds International Inc, PROVEN Bank (Cayman) Limited, and Access Financial Services Ltd.

Chief Transformation OfficerMakeba Bennett-Easy

Makeba Bennett-Easy is a C-suite executive and enterprise transformation strategist with over two decades of experience leading organizational performance, operating model redesign, and sustainable growth across telecommunications, financial services, and the broader private sector throughout the Caribbean.

Currently serving as Chief People & Transformation Officer at PROVEN Group, she leads enterprise-wide transformation across a diversified, multi-jurisdictional financial services platform, integrating People & Culture, Marketing, Communications, and Organizational Effectiveness into a unified performance architecture. Her mandate spans strengthening productivity, enhancing cost discipline, aligning leadership, and driving long-term enterprise value across a complex, multi-market operating environment.

Makeba brings a distinctive cross-sector perspective shaped by senior leadership experience in both high-growth and highly regulated environments. Her career spans Digicel and Columbus Communications (FLOW), fast-scaling, multi-market telecommunications businesses and First Global Bank and Scotiabank, where she drove organizational effectiveness within complex, regulated financial institutions. This breadth of experience positions her uniquely at the intersection of commercial ambition and organizational discipline.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, she led national-level advocacy and stakeholder engagement, strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector and contributing to regional dialogue on productivity, competitiveness, and economic growth.

Widely recognized as a trusted advisor to Boards and executive leadership, Makeba is known for stabilizing organizations through complexity, aligning leadership teams around clear strategic priorities, and translating transformation mandates into disciplined execution frameworks that deliver sustained, measurable results. She is an increasingly prominent voice in regional conversations on enterprise transformation, leadership, and organizational performance.

Chief Revenue Officer​Chrisloy Robinson

Chrisloy Robinson serves as the Chief Revenue Officer for PROVEN Wealth, where he leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives designed to accelerate revenue growth and expand the company’s market presence. In this role, he oversees sales performance, client acquisition strategies, and the delivery of tailored financial solutions to high‑net‑worth clients.
 
With more than 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Chrisloy brings extensive expertise in financial planning, investment strategy, and client relationship management. His leadership across senior roles in Wealth Management and Investment Banking has enabled him to cultivate strong relationships and provide customized wealth solutions that align with clients’ long‑term goals.
 
Chrisloy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Finance.

CEO Private CapitalNerisha Davis Farquharson

Nerisha Farquharson, CFA, has over 15 years of experience in Investment Management, with extensive exposure spanning financial services regulation, treasury and trading, asset and liability management, portfolio risk management, asset valuation and alternative investment acquisitions and mergers.

Nerisha is currently the Vice President, Private Capital where she leads PGL proprietary investments in private Debt and Equity. This includes framework building and execution of the private capital life cycle from due diligence, integration, value creation and exit. Prior to this, she led the Treasury and Proprietary Investments Team at PROVEN Wealth, a PGL subsidiary, in the capacity of Senior Manager.  She holds a BBA in Finance (honors) and an MBA in International Business with distinction, from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She is a CFA Charter Holder since 2012 and is currently a Board member of the Caribbean Alternative Investments Investment, Access Financial Services, and an Alternate on the Roberts Manufacturing Company.