Jamaica National Building Society

Assistant General Manager, Group Finance & Mortgage Operations

Carlton Earl Samuels has a distinguished career in the field of Financial and General Management. As Financial Manager and Consultant, he has worked in several private and statutory organizations, and was appointed Assistant General Manager – Group Finance and Mortgage Operations at the Jamaica National Building Society in 2011.

In his capacity as Managing Director of the National Housing Trust (NHT) from January 1998 to March 2010, Mr. Samuels was known for his financial acumen, professionalism and passion for excellence. In recognition of his outstanding leadership at NHT, he was awarded the National Honour, Order of Distinction (Commander Class) on May 23, 2006 for his contribution to the housing sector.

He served on several civic boards and societies thereby contributing to community and national development. In 1997, he was the recipient of the University of Technology (UTECH) Outstanding Alumnus Award and, in 2006 he received the Distinguished Rotarian Award from the Rotary Club of St. Andrew.

Mr Samuels has a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Chapman Graduate School, Florida International University, and a diploma in Accounting from the College of Arts, Science and Technology (now University of Technology). He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

He is Chairman of, the International University of the Caribbean Foundation; University of Technology Audit Committee; Chase Fund Finance Committee; and Property Development Committee, Devon House Development Co. Ltd. He is also a Council Member of the University of Technology; Director and Member of the Finance and Personnel Committees of the United Way of Jamaica; a Director of Chase Fund; and a Trustee of Cornwall College Trust.