is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where he
gained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Studies.
He read for the MBA in Finance from the Georgia State University,
USA. He worked for the City of Atlanta and the Hartsfield
Atlanta International Airport.
After serving as a Management Consultant for Price Waterhouse,
Jamaica, he entered the financial sector where he spent eight
(8) years with National Commercial Bank (NCB) group, serving
in several senior management positions. He was also consultant
Managing Director for the Financial Sector Adjustment Company,
(FINSAC).
Mr. Muirhead’s extensive exposure to tourism asset
management and development, and experience in the financial
sector have augured him well in assuming the post of Executive
Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) in January
2004. Since his appointment at TPDCo, he has been instrumental
in creating a greater level of organizational efficiency and
customer-driven culture.
He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the
Victoria Mutual Insurance Company; the Jamaica Tourist Board,
(JTB); the Nature Preservation Foundation and the Tourism
Product Development Company. He is the Chairman of the River
Rafting Authority, the body which regulates river rafting
in Jamaica.
Mr. Muirhead served as Vice Chairman as well as Treasurer
of the UWI Alumni Association and has served as a mentor to
young entrepreneurs. He is actively involved in community
programmes and is an avid music and sports enthusiast.
Abstract: Vision of tourism for Jamaica
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