GARY Osborne has been appointed group treasurer for Sandals Resorts International and the ATL Group. He assumed the position on January 3, reporting directly to David Davies, the Group’s chief financial officer (CFO).

Osborne, who was CFO of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) from 2006 to mid- 2010, has an extensive background in finance with both local and international experience spanning over 23 years. He is known for delivering exceptional results along with strong financial management and guidance.

Prior to JPS, Osborne was treasurer then CFO at Air Jamaica. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, chairman of Sandals and the ATL Group, said “I welcome Gary back to our Group. He is a fine addition to the organisation and I know he will fit right in working with David Davies and his team. Gary has the requisite knowledge and experience to lead our treasury and bring a fresh approach and expertise to its overall operations.”

Osborne also has an impressive track record with overseas institutions such as BP Finance and Midland Bank International both in the UK and Bayerische Veriens Bank in Germany, among others. “I am delighted to join the dynamic team at Sandals Resorts and the ATL Group, and look forward to making a positive contribution to the continued growth of the organisation,” stated Osborne about his new role.

Signalling the strengthening of the Group’s senior management team for continued growth and expansion of the hotel chain and industrial group, Osborne’s appointment follows closely on the heels of the announcement of Lisa Gomes as group director of finance and planning.