KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a strategic move to enhance corporate oversight, Jamaican microfinance leader Access Financial Services Limited (AFS) has announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its board of directors. The appointments of Dr. Tamiko Sadler and Johann Heaven, effective February 2, 2026, received formal authorization from the Bank of Jamaica, the nation’s central bank and financial regulatory authority.
This expansion brings the total board membership to seven, with the number of independent directors now increased to three. This shift significantly bolsters the board’s governance framework and independent oversight capabilities. The newly constituted board maintains Chairman Michael Shaw and attorney Justine Collins as its other independent members.
Dr. Tamiko Sadler brings over three decades of expertise in commercial banking and entrepreneurship, with a strong background in both the financial and retail automotive industries. She has been appointed to chair two critical committees: the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. A co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of Fleetmaster Truck Parts Limited, Dr. Sadler holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Florida International University.
Johann Heaven, who serves as Group President and Chief Executive Officer of PROVEN Management Ltd, contributes nearly thirty years of experience in financial services. A qualified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Heaven has been assigned to serve on the Audit and Risk Management Committee, bringing his extensive financial acumen to the role.
The remaining board members, including company founder Marcus James, Neville James, and Charmaine Boyd-Walker, retain their positions as non-independent directors.
Access Financial confirmed that all pertinent regulatory institutions, including the Jamaica Stock Exchange, have been formally notified of these board changes. Company leadership has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and strict adherence to junior market regulations, with the ultimate objective of delivering sustained value to both shareholders and customers.
As a dominant force in Jamaican microfinance, Access Financial operates 17 domestic branches and maintains a wholly-owned subsidiary, Embassy Loans Inc., in Florida, USA. The company reported managing assets worth $8.11 billion and maintaining a loan portfolio of $6.17 billion as of March 31, 2025.