KINGSTON, Jamaica — The American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM, Jamaica) today announced the appointment of Gillian A Haughton, as their new Chief Executive Officer effective February 11.

AMCHAM said as CEO, Haughton will ensure that the organisation continues to leverage itself in promoting trade and investment opportunities between Jamaica, the United States, the region and other countries worldwide.

She will also facilitate fora which will allow Jamaican business people to advocate public policies and provide opportunities for international linkages for AMCHAM’s members interested in promoting and growing their business.

With a communication career spanning more than 30 years, Haughton has worked in media, advertising and government communications.

Before joining AMCHAM, she spent 12 years at the Ministry of National Security where she was director of public affairs and communication, and for the past 10 months was project manager responsible for communication of the JamaicaEye initiative.