Our Team
STEVE McINTOSH - CEO, Originally from Prestwick, Scotland, Steve attended The University of Strathclyde where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Following his university studies, Steve trained for his ACA (ICAEW) with KPMG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England and transferred to their Glasgow office after qualifying. Steve cites the infamously "dreich" Glasgow weather as his main reason for moving overseas.
In September 2001, Steve moved to Grand Cayman to work as an Audit Senior in KPMG's Captive Insurance group and after one year was promoted to a management role within the Alternative Investments practice. Steve left public practice in June 2003 to join Cayman Management Ltd as the Financial Controller. Steve realised that there was a gap in the market for an offshore recruitment agency for professionals, run by professionals, and in July 2004 CML Offshore Recruitment opened its doors for the first time.
Steve's first exposure to recruitment was during his early years at KPMG where he was involved with their national graduate recruitment program. Although Steve now spends most of his time managing the business, he still enjoys working with candidates, "It's very rewarding to meet a candidate that I helped to relocate, have them thank me and say that it was the best decision they ever made. It's great to feel that we've had a positive impact on people's lives."
In addition to captaining the CML soccer team (the 2006 King's League Champions), Steve is a member of Rotary Sunrise Grand Cayman and a Charter member of The Cayman Angel Investor Network.
ROB GREEN - Director - Asia Pacific,
Rob joined CML in March 2006 to oversee legal recruitment for the offshore jurisdictions.
Originally from London, Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Marketing from The University of Greenwich. Following his studies, Rob worked as a Marketing Manager for the Surrey office of RWE Energy. He later accepted a recruitment position with Badenoch & Clark Recruitment in the city of London.
In March, 2006, Rob moved to Grand Cayman to commence a recruitment position with CML. In a short period of time, Rob has established CML's legal recruitment department as a key industry partner, working closely with the most respected law firms in the offshore market. Rob is now heading up our newly launched Hong Kong office.
Rob's enthusiasm for his work is matched only by his enthusiasm for playing sports, travelling and enjoying good food and wine.
For free salary advice and general information about the legal job market in Hong Kong please contact:
Rob Green
r.green@cmlor.com.hk
+852 2203 0417
ISY OBI - Vice President, Financial Services,
Isy joined CML in 2006 to specialize in accounting recruitment for The Cayman Islands.
Originally from London, England, Isy attended Cardiff University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics, majoring in Banking & Finance and subsequently earned the designation of Chartered Accountant (ICAS). Isy first worked in Audit and Corporate Recovery at the London offices of Moore Stephens.
In April 2005, Isy relocated to Grand Cayman to work as a Captive Insurance Account Manager for Marsh. Now working as a recruitment consultant for CML, Isy enjoys the opportunity to help candidates achieve their goals, "I'm absolutely delighted when I'm able to place a superstar candidate with an equally fabulous client."
Isy is as busy outside of the office as she is inside. Her evenings and weekends are filled with boxing, dancing, art classes, mentoring, fund raising as well as going to Cayman's many beaches, bars and restaurants.
NADINE DAJANI - Vice President, Outsourced Services,
Nadine joined CML in August 2008 to expand CML’s role in providing a comprehensive human resources consulting service to both existing and new clients. Services provided comprise immigration, relocation, payroll, and general accounting consulting.
Nadine received her first lesson in relocation management and international markets at her birth in Beirut, Lebanon, and subsequent move to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where her father was employed during the oil boom 80s. She attended Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting and a minor in French Literature. She went on to obtain a Certified Management Designation (CMA), training as a financial analyst with Pratt & Whitney Canada.
In 2002 Nadine moved to the Cayman Islands where she would spend the next five years working in the hedge fund industry, first at Fortis Fund Services and later at UBS Fund Services. She repatriated to Montreal briefly to work as a product manager for a national clothing chain but missed the exciting world of international finance and the cosmopolitan character of the islands (and, let’s face it, the sun). She subsequently returned to Cayman to head up CML’s Outsourced Services operation.
Besides her business credentials, Nadine is a published novelist, blogger, and travel journalist. Her articles have appeared in the Montreal Gazette and Atmosphere Magazine. Her greatest ambition is to squeeze in as many hours at the beach as possible between the office and her writing projects.”
DAVID JOINER - Accounting & IT Recruitment Consultant,
David joined CML in 2006 having spent three years working the I.T recruitment and employment market in the UK.
Originally from Leighton Buzzard, England, David completed an advanced GNVQ Business Program and joined T-Mobile in their Customer Service Group where he gained experience in customer and public relations. In 2003, David accepted an IT recruitment role with an established UK recruitment firm focusing on IT within the finance sector. He was quickly promoted to Senior Consultant within the firm, being made responsible for many of the company's key employer accounts.
In September 2006, David relocated to Grand Cayman to join CML bringing his blend of IT & finance experience to the offshore world. David has been instrumental in developing CML's ever-broadening client base, recently adding a number of jobs in such places as Dublin, BVI & Hong Kong.
On the weekends, David is a passionate football fan and enjoys playing Golf although he believes it does tend to spoil a good walk.
SINEAD BYRNE - Accounting Recruitment Consultant,
Sinead joined CML in 2004 to specialize in the recruitment of accounting and temporary office staff.
Originally from Tipperary, Ireland, Sinead studied at the University of Limerick where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Economics. Sinead then moved to London where she spent seven years working as a Steel Trader with BHP Billiton. In this role, Sinead specialized in contract negotiation, risk assessment and trade agreements, and travelled extensively through Europe, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe to meet her clients and suppliers first hand.
Sinead relocated to Grand Cayman in August 2004. In her position as a recruitment consultant, Sinead enjoys helping candidates make exciting lifestyle changes.
When she is not in the office, Sinead likes to spend her time wake-boarding, baking cakes, taking trips to the beach with her family and attending social events at the Cayman Rugby Club.
MARIA HENRY - Legal Recruitment Consultant,
Originally from the UK, Maria graduated from Kingston-Upon-Thames with a BSc. (Hons) in Bioanalytical Chemistry. After graduation Maria spent several years working as a chemist, before starting her recruitment career over 12 years ago with a multi-national recruitment firm in London. After two very successful years in a general recruitment role, Maria transitioned her career to a more specialized recruitment model and has spent the last 10 years working within the Accounting and Legal arenas. She has a wealth of experience recruiting for a diverse range of clients including the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace.
Maria relocated to Toronto in July 2001 after being chosen as one of 12 top recruiters from over 5000 to start a North American division for her previous company. After seven very successful years recruiting for top firms in Canada, Maria got fed up of the snow and headed South to Cayman.
Maria joined CML in 2008 as part of the legal team. Her strength in building and managing successful business partnerships and providing a tailor-made approach to each client has proved to be a significant factor in the continuing development and growth of the Legal Team. Her passion for what she does and her personal approach in delivering a quality service has enabled Maria to quickly establish herself as one of Cayman’s preferred recruiters.
Outside of work, Maria can be found spending time with her family snorkeling and swimming, walking her dog on one of Cayman’s many beaches or sailing around the island soaking up the sun.
For all positions in Canada and the Caribbean please contact:
Maria Henry
AMANDA MAHONEY - Accounting Recruitment Consultant,
Amanda Mahoney moved from Leeds in the UK to start a job in the Cayman Islands in 2004 and joined CML in September 2007 to recruit for accounting and finance jobs in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. Following her studies at Leicester University where she gained a BSc (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics, Amanda undertook her accounting studies, becoming a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) in 2002.
Having lived and worked in the Cayman Islands for 4 years, Amanda is well-informed about the offshore economic environment and companies, and is familiar with the culture and protocol of living and working offshore. During her career she has gained work experience in auditing, insolvency, captive insurance, offshore company management and financial control and is now bringing her expert knowledge of living and working as an accountant in the offshore world to assist other financial services professionals in progressing their careers.
Amanda moved to Cayman for the sun and sea, but has stayed to enjoy the tremendous opportunities available to young professionals on the island. She loves island life, especially the beaches, bars and restaurants, but also likes to travel as often as possible. She can often be found on a Saturday morning watching Football in one of the islands sports bars she is hoping to see Leeds Utd back on TV at some point this millennium.
SIMON SCOTT - Legal Recruitment Consultant. Simon originally hails from the cold North East of England and read law at Queens’ College, Cambridge University before training, qualifying and practising as an employment lawyer in Manchester.
He moved into legal recruitment in 1996 and gained five years’ experience at three long-established specialist legal recruitment companies in London (Hughes Castell), Bristol (Chadwick Nott) and Manchester.
He then founded and ran his own legal recruitment company for four years during which time it opened offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Reading.
More recently he has lived and worked in Andalucia in Spain for a number of years before moving to Grand Cayman and joining CML in order to utilise his extensive legal recruitment experience in the highly appealing environment of the Caribbean.
Simon enjoys golf, swimming and cycling around the beautiful and tranquil east end of the island but as a result is regarded as something of an oddity by his colleagues for choosing to live more than a short commuting distance from the office.
Simon Scott
s.scott@cmlor.com
call +1 345 949 1345 ext 125
COLIN DOYLEND - Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, Colin brings over 8 years of strategic communications and marketing experience to the CML Team. Prior to joining CML, Colin spent 5 years with the Provincial Government of British Columbia in Canada, most recently as the Chief of Staff to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and the Arts where he was responsible for all corporate communication and policy initiatives.
When Colin isn't working away on striking new ad campaigns, you will most likely find him at the Field of Dreams baseball park, coaching his 10 year old all-star team for the Cayman Islands Little League.
For all inquiries into marketing or sponsorship opportunities please contact Colin at marketing@cmlor.com or call +1 345 949 1345 ext. 127
Antoinette Williams - Immigration Administrator
Antoinette is Caymanian and has lived most of her life on Grand Cayman, although she spent time studying in Florida where she graduated from John I Leonard High School in West Palm Beach before spending a year at Valencia community college in Orlando.
She returned to Cayman in 1998 where she began training as a Nursing Assistant at the Cayman Island Health Services and became certified towards the end of that year.
After five years there she moved on to become a receptionist for Dr George Meggs at Medical Associates (Cayman) Ltd, before joining CML Offshore Recruitment in 2008.
She is a hard-working mother of two boys who take up much of her time outside of work.
Julie Ackerman - Legal Assistant
Julie joined CML in March 2008 to join our Legal Recruitment Team. She is responsible for all administrative duties and is also involved in the South African marketing projects.
Originally from Durban, South Africa, Julie's completing her final year LLB (Law) through the University of South Africa. Julie has spent 3 years travelling the globe which included living and working in London, San Diego, Toronto and New York and finally settling in the beautiful Cayman Islands. Julie has previously worked for companies such as Deloitte, Deutsche Bank and Appleby's.
In her spare time she enjoys scuba diving, motocross and lying on the beach soaking up the Caribbean sun with friends.
Judy Lui - Relocation Consultant
Judy joined CML in 2008 to manage the relocation of candidates to the Cayman Islands and other offshore jurisdictions.
Originally from Winnipeg, MB Canada, Judy earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with a double major in Marketing and Human Resources Management. Before moving to the Cayman Islands, Judy gained more than 7 years experience in the Financial Services Industry, 5 years of that with a leading Financial Institution as a Client Consultant.
What Judy most enjoys about working at CML is the interaction with new candidates and clients, building relationships and being able to support candidates from the minute they contact CML till they have been placed and are settled on the beautiful Cayman Islands.
Judy moved to the Cayman Islands for the sunny weather, beaches and the professional but relaxed laidback lifestyle. Outside of work, Judy likes to dine at new restaurants, socialize with friends with a nice glass of wine, yoga classes, lay at the beach and loves to travel.
Belinda Kew - Administration Support
Belinda hails from Rutland, England, and after graduating from Sheffield University with a BA in Business Studies she worked with Grant Thornton & Eversheds. Belinda came to Grand Cayman for its wonderful weather, island lifestyle & of course, no tax. When not dealing with CISPA's board & members, she enjoys socializing with friends & sailing on boats to Rum Point.
Andy Holian - Financial Controller
Andy is originally from the United Kingdom having moved to the Cayman Islands from Bermuda where he spent three years working as a Captive Insurance Manager and latterly Financial Director for Bacardi International. A keen soccer fan and skilled player, Andy takes great pride in having been involved in UK Football "at a professional level" (he was Accountant to the Football League!). Andy has also filled a vacant position for defender in CML's league-winning five-a-side soccer team, the CML Claymores.
Meaghan Mitchell - CISPA Liaison Officer
Meaghan joined CML in April 2008 to help our candidates with their relocation needs, from answering questions to greeting those who are new to the island at the airport.
She grew up in and around Vancouver, Canada where she attended university and college and studied Marketing and Sales, and later completed a Baking and Pastry Arts course. She also worked as a chef in several fast-paced restaurants. She decided to make the move from Vancouver to London in 2000, and quickly made friends whilst working at an extremely busy backpacker's hostel, which started a real passion for travel. A few months later she was asked to move to Scotland to open a new backpacker's hostel. She jumped at the chance and lived in Edinburgh for over 6 years in various roles including kitchen manager, and assistant manager of a busy bar and hotel. Most recently she spent several years working in a Financial Services call centre where she worked her way up the ladder from answering the phones, to managing a team and doing large recruitment drives whilst studying for her Financial Planning exams.
When the chance to move to the Caribbean came up, she jumped at the chance again and is loving the pace of life, the people, and of course, the weather! In her spare time, Meaghan enjoys travel, going to the beach, spending time outdoors, music, and socializing with the many friends she's met here.
Tina de la Cruz - Recruitment Consultant, Originally from New York, Tina graduated from Gibbs School of Business, in Piscataway, NJ (Hons).
Before coming to Cayman, Tina worked as an Analyst at BNP Paribas Securities in New York. Being raised and living in NYC, Tina developed a passion for the arts and culture, a reason for moving to Cayman and exploring a whole other world which catered to other life experiences. Tina is the Administrative and Investor Services recruiter at CML Offshore Recruitment's Finance Team. She has an energetic and enthusiastic approach to her role and enjoys meeting new clients and candidates on a daily basis. The best part of her job is working with self motivated individuals that are seeking a challenge as well as a change. Having a deep appreciation for what she does is the catalyst that motivates her to find the right job for the right candidate.
When Tina's not at work, she's either taking on a new dance lesson or can be guaranteed to be found laying on the beautiful beaches of Grand Cayman, enjoying the sunshine and a few tropical beverages at home or on the beach!
Kimberly Smith - Intern
Kim joined us in May 2008 on our first internship to witness first-hand the mechanics behind a successful recruitment firm. Originally from the Cayman Islands with family roots embedded here since the late 1960s, she enjoys spending time on the water and at the beach, as well as playing and watching sports such as Netball, Gaelic and Football. She is currently studying for her Bachelors of Commerce at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She plans to major in International Business and minor in Accounting, with hopes of working in a established international firm upon graduation. Her future is bright and unmapped, and she looks forward to travelling, learning new languages and experiencing new things. Kim is currently assisting the Legal department and has already gained hands-on experience with Immigration and interview hosting. When she is not planning her domination of the business world she plays the trumpet and makes a mean pumpkin pie!
Suzan Woods - Administrative Assistant for CISPA
Suzan took up her role as Administrative Assistant for CISPA (Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants) in ***month*** 2008.
Born and raised in Jamaica, she moved to The Cayman Islands in 2005 where she worked for Island Companies Limited before taking up her post with CML.
Her previous roles include six years as a supervisor for Jamaican brewer Red Stripe Limited.
When Suzan isn’t working hard for CISPA, she is studying for an associate degree in accounting at the University College Cayman Islands (UCCI).
In her spare time she likes to keep fit in the gym, relax at the beach and read novels.
Sandra Akimovic - Administrative Assistant
Originally from Sydney Australia, Sandra moved to the Island in September 2008 after spending the last few years living and working in London, England.
Sandra graduated from the University of Sydney with a BA and pursued a career in a post production house before making the move to the UK. She spent the past 2 years in London working in media & technology recruitment as well as administration and further post production work at the Disney Channel.
Sandra has joined CML as part of the Administration team and is enjoying her time with CML as well as her time on the Island.
When not working, Sandra enjoys travelling, spending time at the beach, snorkeling , spending time at the gym and loves socializing with friends.