KINGSTON, Jamaica- Steven Gooden, chief executive officer (CEO) of NCB Capital Markets (NCBCM) will be stepping down from the post at the entity after 14 years of service.

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement which described Gooden as an exceptional leader and visionary who “left an indelible mark during his tenure at NCBCM”.

Gooden’s tenure began in 2009 as a vice president of Investments and Trading and he assumed the role of CEO in 2013.

During the time as head of NCBCM, Gooden pioneered the launch of the region’s first digital public equities application platform, GoIPO, in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. GoIPO allows investors to execute trades from anywhere in the world using any digital device.

“My time at NCB Capital Markets has been incredibly fulfilling, and I am immensely proud of the achievements we have collectively made. It is with mixed emotions that I step down from my role as CEO, but I am excited to embark on new ventures that will continue to drive innovation and transformation within the financial industry. I look forward to exploring opportunities that will contribute to the growth and development of our region,” Gooden said of his departure.