Bacardi Limited Appoints Danielle Paynter
Bacardi International has appointed Danielle Paynter as Director of Corporate Affairs.
A spokesperson said, “Bacardi International Limited today announces the appointment of Danielle Paynter as Director of Corporate Affairs based in the company’s global headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda.
“Danielle will lead local corporate PR initiatives and events at Bacardi, including community giving and external sponsorships, along with overseeing internal events and production efforts related to the Bacardi Limited Annual General Meeting.
“She will report to Douglas Mello, Managing Director of Bacardi International Limited, and succeeds Clara Fay, who retired from Bacardi following a 30-year tenure with the business.
“Danielle joins Bacardi from The Bank of N.T. Butterfield, where she held the position of Vice President, Head of Business Development. Danielle brings her effervescent energy, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and 14 years of experience in financial services to the business.
“Her career spans roles in sales and business development in asset management, wealth management, and legal corporate administration, including nearly a decade at HSBC.”
“We are excited to welcome Danielle to family-owned Bacardi,” says Douglas Mello. “Danielle’s blend of business experience and commitment to the Bermuda community makes her a great fit for Bacardi and our efforts to support this island which has been our home for more than 55 years.”
The company added, “A native Bermudian, Danielle makes it a priority to give back to her community. She’s served as Chairman of the Butterfield Wealth Council, and as an Executive Committee Member of the Bermuda Chapter of the Alternative Investment Managers Association [AIMA], the Bermuda Chapter of 100 Women in Finance, and the #ChooseBDA movement.
“As a member of the 2020 cohort of the Ignite Accelerator Program, she is one of the selected entrepreneurs who have benefitted from intensive business and mentorship support in building an early-stage technology company that is set to redefine the local shopping experience in Bermuda. She’s also a popular presence at many local Bermudian events where she fulfills her passion as a DJ and connecting with people in moments that matter.
“Danielle graduated from York University in Canada with a specialized honors B.A. in Kinesiology and Health Science and has successfully completed the Series 7 General Securities Representative examinations.”
Congratulations. Best wishes. I’m sure you will do well.
Congratulations!!!! All the best! You’ll do great!
Congratulations Danielle! Bacardi is very lucky to have you!