Chamber Appoints Jennifer Woods As CEO
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Jennifer Woods as its new Chief Executive Officer.
A spokesperson said, “Jennifer is a dynamic and passionate advocate with extensive experience in legal, compliance, regulatory reporting, governance, and business strategy.
“Ms. Woods brings a wealth of expertise to the Chamber and is poised to drive innovation and growth for Bermuda’s business community. Her combination of legal knowledge, regulatory expertise, operational leadership, and deep-rooted passion for Bermuda’s economic development makes her exceptionally wellsuited to continue the Chamber’s path of growth and innovation.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer as our new CEO,” said Marico Thomas, President of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. “Her strategic vision, energetic leadership, and commitment to fostering a vibrant and resilient business environment make her the ideal choice to guide the Chamber through this exciting period of transformation.”
A spokesperson added, “Prior to joining the Chamber, Woods served as Assistant Vice President, Bermuda Legal at Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited, where she provided strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. She also held key leadership roles at BF&M Limited, including Legal Counsel, Head of Regulatory Reporting, and Complaints Officer, working across the company’s 16 operating jurisdictions.
“Earlier in her career, Jennifer completed her legal training with Appleby [Bermuda] Limited and practiced at Carey Olsen [Bermuda] Limited, gaining valuable experience in both corporate law and private practice.
“In addition to her corporate background, Woods is a dedicated community advocate. She currently serves as Vice President of the Bermuda Boxing Federation, where she has been a board member for the past eight years. Her passion for mentorship and youth development is reflected in her past leadership of the Youth Peer Mentoring Program at YouthNet, formerly Bermuda’s largest mentoring programme, which offered traditional, peer, reading, and workplace mentoring.”
“I am honored to step into the role at such an exciting time for Bermuda’s business community,” said Ms Woods. “The Chamber plays a vital role in supporting and advocating for businesses of all sizes, and I look forward to working closely with our members, stakeholders, and the wider community to foster sustainable growth and economic prosperity.”
A spokesperson added, “Woods holds an Associates in Insurance Regulatory Compliance, two Master of Science in Law degrees with concentrations in Asset Management Practice, Compliance & Regulation, and an additional Master’s in Law, Business & Management from the University of Law in London. She also holds multiple certifications in compliance, asset management, and regulatory affairs. She is a Barrister and Attorney, a Chartered Regulatory Counsel, a Commissioner for Oaths, and a Notary Public.
“As CEO, Woods will focus on strengthening the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, expanding member services, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance Bermuda’s business landscape.”
