As Managing Director, Ms. Burgess leads the BDA’s strategic direction, overseeing its operations, policies, and initiatives to ensure the organisation delivers on its core mission. She works closely with the board and stakeholders to drive Bermuda’s investment promotion efforts, fostering an environment that supports economic growth, business expansion, and long-term prosperity.

In her previous role as CEO of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Burgess focused on economic development, public policy, and fiscal responsibility and was instrumental in driving legislative changes that positively impacted various industries.

Over 25 years, Ms. Burgess has gained valuable insights across a diverse range of sectors, including Financial Services, Hospitality, and Healthcare. A lifelong volunteer, Ms Burgess has a keen interest in women’s, socioeconomic, and environmental issues.

Korrin develops and implements innovative and proactive strategies to attract businesses to physically locate to Bermuda and also encourages greater investment in Bermuda companies and products. He works with a variety of stakeholders to understand their personal and professional goals and leverages Bermuda’s unique value proposition to present Bermuda as an ideal place to live and do business.

Previously, Korrin acted as the senior coordinator for the technology sector at the BDA and served as the first point of contact for fintech companies considering working in Bermuda. Prior to joining the BDA, he worked at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce as a marketing and community outreach coordinator, where he worked closely with the membership across a range of activities including events, newsletters, press releases, and surveys. He graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. He has completed fintech and blockchain technology courses at the Said Business School at the University of Oxford.

Olivia develops and implements innovative and proactive strategies to identify prospective businesses across targeted sectors and various regions to create a continuous pipeline of prospective new business opportunities for Bermuda. She works directly with stakeholders to present Bermuda’s value proposition and inform them of the many advantages to living and doing business in Bermuda.

Prior to joining the BDA, Olivia was responsible for assisting seven professional advisors in a Bermuda-based independent financial planning company. Having spent over eight years providing high-level administrative and customer service support, she brings valuable experience and knowledge to her role to expertly manage domestic and international client requests.

Kyle provides high-level assistance to the BDA’s Business Development Managers with special projects and business development initiatives. He works to engage and inspire the proactive involvement of focus groups and the business community writ large in order to generate new ideas, identify growth opportunities, and enhance product development.

Kyle joined the BDA in 2018 with experience in banking, specializing in operations, sales, and product management in the retail, trust, and private client sectors. Previously, he spent 10 years at HSBC in retail and operations. He also worked at Clarien Bank in the private client and trust business and at Butterfield Bank where he managed an operations team.

Sophie assists with the successful execution of all Conferences and Events (C&E) either organised by or attended on behalf of the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA). Sophie’s keen attention to detail ensures events are thoroughly planned and meet the needs of the BDA, as well as other attendees.

Sophie re-joined the organisation in January 2022, having previously worked as the BDA’s C&E Manager from 2014-2020. Most recently, Sophie worked at Appleby, a global law firm, as a Marketing Communications Executive where she was responsible for assisting with marketing initiatives and event management.

Her passion for delivering quality service led Sophie to hold a Marketing & Events Manager position at The Pristine Group, and a Marketing & Events Coordinator position at Capital G Bank. Sophie graduated from the University of East London with an Honour’s Degree in Event Management.

Maliha is responsible for the management of day-to-day activities at the BDA. She is the first point of contact for all visitors and provides support across the organisation. Prior to joining the BDA, Maliha worked as a Guest Services Agent at one of Bermuda’s leading hotel resorts, where she was recognised as Employee of the Year for 2019. Maliha is a Certified Nursing Assistant and brings a high-level of care and attention to every aspect of her role.