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Scotiabank reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and supporting Jamaica’s manufacturing sector through its sponsorship of the ‘Women in Manufacturing’ Award at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Gala.
The award was presented to Nayana Williams, CEO and founder of Lifespan Company Limited, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, innovation, and contribution to Jamaica’s manufacturing landscape. Williams has been a trailblazer in the bottled water industry, transforming Lifespan into one of the island’s most successful homegrown brands.
Scotiabank representatives joined industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to celebrate the achievements driving growth and innovation in the local manufacturing and export sectors.
Pamela Douglas, representing Scotiabank’s Women Initiative, highlighted the bank’s dedication to advancing gender equality in business and entrepreneurship, noting that empowering women in leadership roles contributes directly to national economic growth.
Other key attendees included Daniel Brown, Director of Commercial Banking; Oral Heaven, Director of Scotia Private Banking Centre; and Claudine Murray, Commercial Relationship Manager, who engaged with industry partners and policymakers throughout the evening.
Scotiabank emphasized that its continued partnership with the JMEA aligns with its broader mission to foster sustainable development, financial inclusion, and innovation across Jamaica’s private sector.