KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dr Peter Phillips has been appointed executive-in-residence of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) effective June 15, 2026.

Dr Phillips is a renowned public servant who served in the Jamaican government for over three decades, holding various ministerial portfolios and distinguishing himself through strong results across those areas. His skills as a policymaker have been lauded by global institutions, including the International Monetary Fund.

MSBM said the appointment reflects its commitment to connecting students and faculty with accomplished leaders whose experience and expertise can help shape the next generation of decision-makers. Through the executive-in-residence programme, the school said it provides opportunities for meaningful engagement between academia and leaders from the public and private sectors.

Beyond his public service career, Dr Phillips is an accomplished academic who served on the faculty of The University of the West Indies (UWI) before entering the public policy arena. During this time, he produced a strong body of research and publications in economic development, governance and public finance.

In recognition of his distinguished contribution to public service, Dr Phillips was awarded the Order of Jamaica (OJ) in 2021. He was also named The Gleaner’s Man of the Year in 2015 and received the Award for Public Service for his work as minister of finance and planning.

Dr Phillips is a graduate of Jamaica College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in Government from UWI, as well as a doctorate in International Political Economy from the State University of New York at Binghamton. In 2025, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Economics by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean.

“As executive-in-residence, Dr Phillips will serve as a bridge between the business school and the private and public sectors, engaging with students, faculty and the wider society to share his expertise. He will also contribute to policy-oriented research and publication in support of the UWI’s mission and vision,” MSBM said in a statement on Thursday.

The position of executive-in-residence is a voluntary role through which appointees give back to the university through service. Dr Phillips joins current executives-in-residence, Messrs Leighton McKnight and Harry Smith.