Desmond Johnson is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer newly appointed after acquiring majority share in the company.

Mr. Johnson transitions to FIRM following an illustrious career spanning three decades as visionary financial leader, strategic decision maker and transformational innovator in Jamaica's business sector, most recently as a Senior Executive at NCB Financial Group. His extensive portfolio at NCB encompassed oversight of diverse financial products and services, including pension management, employee benefits programs, insurance solutions, commercial property leases, and mortgage services. The wealth of experience and industry insight he brings into his new role also spans areas such as accounting, investment, business development, and client management.

As both Chairman and CEO, Mr. Johnson has full strategic responsibility for FIRM and aims to complement the current suite of products by adding pension administration and general fund management services. Business development is also one of Mr. Johnson’s primary goal with a direct focus on creating opportunities for multi-agency partnerships across Jamaica’s financial landscape and developing greater synergy by positively penetrating the company’s corporate client portfolio.

A master student, Mr. Johnson graduated from the UWI Mona School of Business with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Banking and Finance and the UWI, Mona Campus with a BSc. Degree in Accounting Management with honours. Further studies included a Certificate in Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Business School, a Certificate in Project Management from the Boston University/Smyte-Witter & Associates, a Certificate in OLT from the Insurance College of Jamaica, a Certificate in Portfolio Management from Fitzritson & Associates (UTECH) and a Jamaica Stock Exchange Certificate from the Jamaica Institute of Management.

Mr. Johnson's blend of executive leadership experience, specialized knowledge in insurance and pension management as well as his commitment to excellence, assures that the acquisition and leadership change, positions FIRM for continued success as a trusted provider of comprehensive financial protection and advisory solutions in Jamaica's competitive financial services market.