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    SERVING valued banking relationships generation after generation

    Oct 03, 2019 7 minutes
    Interview with Global Bank of Commerce Chairman Emeritus and CEO Mr. Brian Stuart-Young

    Aside from having the second largest banking sector in the Eastern Caribbean region, Antigua and Barbuda also houses the “grandfather” of international financial services – the Global Bank of Commerce (GBC) – which is continuously leading the way in innovation alongside its vision to make Antigua an international financial hub. We had the pleasure of an exclusive interview with GBC CEO Mr. Brian Stuart-Young. Here he discusses the bank’s leadership in the region, his short- and long-term plans for the success of GBC, and the bank’s commitment to providing clientele satisfaction and giving back to the community.

    Q Mr. Stuart-Young, thank you very much for meeting with us today. Would you share with us how a CEO of a prestigious bank begins a busy day?

    A A typical day for me usually starts early with quiet contemplation and prayer. I try to fit in some sort of physical activity, whether it is an hour-long brisk walk along a nearby beach or an hour of gardening. Every morning I have breakfast with my wife, read online Caribbean newspapers, and start checking my emails for the day before heading to the office.

    “Banking is no

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