MOTHER'S RESTAURANT - Key Persons
After attending West High School and Brown's Town Community College, Ms./Mrs. Smith pursued her academic journey at the University of Technology, Jamaica, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting and a Minor in Marketing. She also completed a Forensic Accounting Course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and is currently advancing her qualifications with ACCA - Level Two. Ms./Mrs. Smith has accumulated a wealth of professional experience across various accounting roles. She began her career as a Junior Auditor at UHY Dawgen Chartered Accountants and later transitioned to roles such as Accountant/Collections Supervisor at Indies Pharma Jamaica Limited and Accountant at Poly Pet Company Limited and Unibev Limited. Her journey led her to Mother's Enterprises Limited, where she served as an Assistant Accountant before assuming her current position as Chief Accountant. Known for her dedication and expertise in financial management, Ms./Mrs. Smith brings a blend of analytical skills and practical experience to her role. She is committed to driving success and contributing to the growth of Mother's Enterprises Limited.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Manager, Loss Prevention
Ms. Candace Shemelia Fishley is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in both Human Resources and Sales management. With a strong background in training, recruitment, and workforce development, she has made significant contributions to various industries, including customer service and fast food.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Manager, Information Technlolgy
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- Member of the Management Team
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- Manager, Bakery Operations Manager
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- Executive Director
- Senior Executive
Mr. Kevin Alexis Donaldson holds a BSc. in Economics (Special) from the University of the West Indies and an MBA in Banking and Finance (Distinction) from the Mona School of Business and Management.
Mr Donaldson is an experienced senior executive with areas cover including finance, insurance, pensions and food distribution. He has held senior positions ranging form CEO to Vice President at large Jamaican conglomerates such as Sagicor, where he held the post of CEO and Executive Vice President as well as GraceKennedy Group, where he held the post of Vice President of Strategy and Planning for the Foods division in the USA. He is the founder and director of Roots Financial Group which is a holding company for several equity investments including Mother's Enterprises Limited.
Mr. Donaldson is a former lecturer at the Jamaica Institute of Management and has previous board experience as a Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Sagicor Select Fund, Sagicor Investments and Advantage General Insurance Company.
Presently, he is an Executive Director of Mother's Enterprises Limited, Novamed Properties Limited (trading as Summit Lifestyle and Business Center) and Novamed Limited. Mr. Donaldson is a non-Executive Director with Elite Diagnostics, Indies Pharma Jamaica Limited, WIPAY Jamaica Limited, Medical Associates, Quick Cart, EduFocal Limited, Amazing Concrete Finishes Limited.
Job Titles:
- Senior General Manager, Retail Operations
Marsha Gaye-Nelson brings a wealth of managerial expertise to her role as Senior General Manager - Retail Operations Manager.
With a focus on talent management, employee relations, and strategic planning, she holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Florida International University and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management Studies from the University of the West Indies. She has also earned certifications in Security and Portfolio Management, Supervisory Management, Project Management, and ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditing, among others.
Throughout her career, Ms. Gaye-Nelson has held various key positions, including Supervisor of Loan Servicing at the Students Loan Bureau and roles in human resources and cultural management at Mother's Enterprises Limited and NCB Capital Markets Limited, respectively.
In her current role since 2014, she oversees the operational activities of all retail outlets under four different brands, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and strategic objectives. She sets targets for key performance indicators, manages operations budgets, and maintains product quality standards across all outlets. Additionally, she serves as a member of the Board of Directors on the Finance Committee.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Gaye-Nelson is involved in several community organizations, serving as a Managing Partner at HR W.A.T.C.H. Consultancy, a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Woodlands Successors Limited, and a Board Member of Padmore Early Childhood Center.
She is also an active member of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica.
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- General Manager for Factory Operations at Mother 's Enterprises Limited
- General Manager, Factory Operations
Mr. Alfred Maragh has over twenty years' experience in senior management in manufacturing operations, primarily in food processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals. His other areas of expertise include customer care, technical field services, logistics and distribution, and retail trade. Known to be structured results-oriented leader, Mr. Maragh is a data driven manager with a hands-on approach to leadership, focusing on financial perspective, people, customers, internal processes and learning resulting in top-line and bottom-line growth. He is also a very flexible, adaptable, commercially driven and open-minded strategic planner with excellent negotiation, relationship-building and team leadership skills.
Mr. Maragh holds an MBA specialising in Leadership and Innovation from Edinburgh Napier University, a BSc in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of the West Indies, a Diploma in Human Resource Development from the former Institute of Management and Production (IMP), Customer Service certification from HEART/NSTA, among many other professional certifications.
Mr. Maragh has held a number of key management and leadership positions in several well-known private sector organisations. These include businesses in Baked Goods, Beverages, Snack Foods, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging, Industrial Chemicals and Appliances. He also worked in the Civil Service.
At present, Mr. Maragh is the General Manager for Factory Operations at Mother's Enterprises Limited. Initially focusing on Mother's Bakery, he has been responsible for the daily operations and growth strategy of the Bakery. He is charged with rationalising business processes to grow revenue and increase profitability.
His full responsibility includes all the production operations of Mother's, Warehousing, Distribution, Quality and Purchasing.
Mr. Maragh is an avid reader, woodworker, and loves Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects. He is a certified professional photographer and has won numerous awards in photography.
He is also a member of the Natural History Society of Jamaica.
Clement James Lawrence ("Jimmy") is the Chairman of the Board of Mother's Restaurant Group. This strategic thinker and planner has a vast wealth of management experience. An alumnus of York Castle High School Jimmy is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus where he attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry/Zoology. He has also pursued numerous management and leadership programmes both locally and internally.
He has spent decades contributing his expertise and leadership to the development of many industries in Jamaica. This includes being General Manager at Federated Pharmaceuticals Limited, Lascelles Limited, Agricultural Chemical Limited, Lascelles Laboratories Limited and Plastic Containers Limited. He was also the Manufacturing and Operations Manager at Colgate Palmolive Limited.
Aside from Mother's Restaurant Group, this marketing strategist currently sits on other boards including: JWN Foundation (Director), Spirits Pool Association Limited (Chairman), Caribbean Molasses Company (Jamaica) Limited (Chairman), Sugar Industry Authority (Chairman), Kirk-FP Limited (Director) and CariMed Group Limited. Additionally, Mr. Lawrence is the immediate past Chairman and Managing Director of J. Wray and Nephew Limited and is also the immediate past Chairman of JWN Foundation.
A true son of the soil, Jimmy was awarded national honours in the class of Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD), for his invaluable contribution to the Spirits Industry and Economic Development in Jamaica. Mr. Lawrence is married to Dr. Monica Lawrence and is the father of two children.
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- Deputy Chairman
- Leader
- Retired Senior Executive
Mr. Michael Ranglin is an experienced leader of multicultural teams in varied business environments. He has managed companies in several markets as they faced challenges and turbulent times. He specialises in driving accountability, focus & efficiency, designing business processes, and breaking bottlenecks in the production process. He also helps businesses successfully develop and implement strategic business plans, as well as, strengthen stakeholder relationships and alignment. Mr. Ranglin holds a BSc. (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Technology Management.
Mr. Ranglin is a retired Senior Executive who is the Deputy Chairman of Mother's Enterprises Limited. He is also a Director of GK Insurance Brokers Limited, Director of Catherine's Peak Bottling Company Limited and a Committee Member of VM Wealth Management - Unit Trust.
Mr. Ranglin previously held the posts of Quality Control and Production Manager, General Manager (Grace Food Processers Limited), Manufacturing Manager (Grace Kennedy and Company Limited), Business Manager (Refrigerated Unit - Grace Merchandise Division), General Manager (Grace Foods and Services Company), Senior General Manager (GK Food Trading Division), Managing Director (Grace Foods UK Limited), Chief Executive Officer (Grace Kennedy Foods Division) and Executive Chairman (Grace Kennedy Properties Limited).
His interests include hiking & travelling.
Job Titles:
- Deputy CEO of Digita Global Marketing
- General Manager of Marketing, IT, and HR at Mother 's Restaurant Group
- General Manager, Support Services
Janice Theresa Hall is a versatile and agile-oriented executive with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning trade marketing, digital marketing, traditional marketing, PR, and product development. She excels in leading teams to achieve SMART goals and strategic KPIs while managing international brands.
With a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in International Relations from the University of the West Indies, Janice has expanded her expertise through certifications from institutions like Copenhagen Business School, Duke University, and Google Career Certifications.
In her current role as General Manager of Marketing, IT, and HR at Mother's Restaurant Group, Janice applies her extensive experience to drive growth and innovation across multiple domains. She oversees strategic planning and execution in marketing, leveraging her skills in journey and channel management, creative content creation, and brand positioning to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Additionally, Janice harnesses her proficiency in IT to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. Her strategic approach extends to human resource management, where she implements initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
Previously, as Deputy CEO of Digita Global Marketing, Janice played a role in the company's marketing strategy and operations. Her past experiences spearheaded product development, managed marketing campaigns, and cultivated strategic partnerships to achieve business objectives.
Prior to that, her tenure as Marketing Manager at EXIM Bank of Jamaica and Trade Marketing Manager at JABLUM Coffee further honed her skills in developing and executing successful growth strategies.
Committed to community initiatives and professional development, Janice is dedicated to making a positive impact in her field and beyond. She actively contributes to community initiatives and professional associations, striving for continuous improvement and excellence in her endeavors.
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- Director
- Director of Mother 's Enterprises Limited
Ravi is a private equity investor. Ravi became a director of Mother's Enterprises Limited in May 2023.
Ravi retired as the CEO of Sagicor Life Inc. His prior positions included Group COO of Sagicor Financial, CIO of Sagicor Jamaica and director of the main subsidiaries in the Caribbean, USA and Central America.
Ravi's experiences spans leadership roles in insurance, pensions and asset management and is a regular speaker at regional conferences on insurance and pensions.
Ravi's prior pro bono service included Executive of the Caribbean Actuarial Association, Chair of the Jamaica Public Sector Pension Reform Committee, Chair of the Taskforce to Improve the Funding of Education of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Chair of the Cave Hill School of Business, UWI and member of the Cricket West Indies Risk Committee.
Ravi's current pro bono service includes member of the Working Party of Accountants and Actuaries of Jamaica and executive of two NGOs, one runs nine (9) primary schools in rural areas of Trinidad and the other provides social outreach within an inner-city community in Jamaica.
Mr. Rambarran is an Open Mathematics scholar from Trinidad, has a BSc in Actuarial Science (First Class Honours) from City, University London; MSc Finance from Birkbeck, University of London and is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Job Titles:
- Manager, People and Culture
Meet Shaunna, a seasoned lawyer with over 15 years' experience at the Jamaican Bar, and a director and company secretary on the Boards of several private companies. Shaunna is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services for businesses navigating a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Committed to understanding her clients' visions, Shaunna's practice has its focus on financial transactions, advising corporates, regulated funds, and she has been a consultant to the Government of Jamaica in the Attorney-General's Chambers. With marked experience in capital markets transactions, financial regulation, corporate governance, and public-private partnerships, she tailors legal solutions for optimal outcomes.
Shaunna currently practices along with a team of attorneys in the legal practice Carter Law. In her downtime, Shaunna enjoys swimming and has a special interest in supporting others in the journey of their Christian faith.
Mr. Sheldon MacArthur Seymour has over twenty two (22) years in the hospitality and property management industry. He has a history of developing strong relationships with customers, industry professionals and organisations and operating at a high standard with a commitment to exceptional customer experience and product development.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Retail Operations
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- Adrian B. Foreman ( Chairman )
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- Manager, Quality Assurance