On 18 November 2024, Ms. Patlian Johnson has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, effective 1 August 2024. Ms. Johnson previously served as Senior Policy, Research and Statistics Officer at the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission from 2004 to 2007.
Ms. Patlian Johnson has over twenty years of professional experience in public finance, planning, policy development, economic analysis, and programme design and implementation. Her career highlights include leading public financial management reforms as Deputy Financial Secretary for Economic and Fiscal Affairs, contributing to the British Virgin Islands’ Recovery Plan following hurricanes Irma and Maria, and playing a key role in the development of the National Sustainable Development Plan.
Ms. Johnson has also managed national programmes focused on advancing the blue and digital economies and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in her role as National Coordinator for the United Nations Development Programme British Virgin Islands Project Office. Most recently, she joined the H Lavity Stoutt Community College as Director of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. Ms. Johnson holds a Master of Science degree in Economics and Finance and undergraduate qualifications in Economics and Accounting.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, Mr. Kenneth Baker, stated, “I am excited to welcome Ms Johnson to the Board of Commissioners, not only because of her vast experience in leadership and policy making, but also because her intricate knowledge via her historical connection to the FSC. Her valuable experience will aid her effective contribution to Board discussions and help to strengthen the Board as it directs the FSC’s strategic direction”.
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission is the independent regulatory authority responsible for supervising, licensing, and enforcing compliance within the financial services sector in the British Virgin Islands. Its areas of oversight include banking, insurance, mutual funds, trust companies, Virtual Asset service providers and corporate service providers.
