Dr. The Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley, a distinguished political figure in the British Virgin Islands, currently serves as the Premier and holds multiple vital ministerial portfolios. Dr. Wheatley represents the Seventh District and is a dedicated member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). He was first appointed to the British Virgin Islands Parliament in 2019 as the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and Representative for the Seventh District. 

Dr. Wheatley’s educational background is marked by his 2016 Ph.D. in Languages and Cultures of Africa from the University of London. He also holds a Master of Arts in Literary Studies from Purdue University and an undergraduate degree in English from Clark Atlanta University.  

In his current capacity as Premier, Dr. Wheatley simultaneously serves as the Minister of Finance, the Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development. His diverse portfolio highlights his commitment to driving economic development, environmental sustainability, and cultural enrichment in the British Virgin Islands. 

Dr. The Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley’s multifaceted background and his unwavering dedication to the betterment of the British Virgin Islands establish him as a respected and highly capable leader in the region, entrusted with multiple critical ministerial responsibilities. 

Lorna Smith, OBE, MA, TEP, FCIS, is a distinguished public servant and business leader with decades of experience shaping the British Virgin Islands’ financial services and tourism sectors. She played a pivotal role in establishing BVI Finance and has been instrumental in promoting the BVI as a leading international finance centre and premier tourism destination.

Elected to the House of Assembly in 2023, Lorna served as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships across government, business, and non-profit sectors, providing strategic leadership on economic development and international engagement.

Lorna also played a key role in the BVI’s recovery following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, supporting both government-led and community recovery initiatives. She was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her outstanding contribution to public service in the British Virgin Islands.

Mr Glenford Malone was appointed Deputy Managing Director, Regulation in January 2022 and is responsible for implementing the Commission’s overall regulatory strategy. Mr Malone has over two decades of experience within the regulatory environment, having served many roles, such as Senior Regulator, Deputy Director, Investment Business and prior to 2002, assistant Registrar of Mutual Funds with the former Financial Services Department, now BVI Financial Services Commission. Mr Malone is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and is a trained Financial Examiner in the FATF Methodology of Assessing Compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations. 

Professional Qualifications 

• Master of Laws (Distinction) in Law and Finance, 2005 

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Economics and International Business), 1997

Kishelle Cameron is the Deputy Director of the Specialised Supervision Unit of the Financial Services Commission. She is responsible for the oversight of high-risk licensees, and those of systemic importance in the jurisdiction. This includes all banks, systemically important TCSPs, Insurance Companies and all high-risk Investment Businesses and Virtual Asset Service Providers. Kishelle leads the Commission’s FinTech Working Group and serves as the Deputy Chair of the Risk Monitoring Committee. She is also the former Deputy Director of the Investment Business Division. In her previous capacity as the Deputy Director of the Investment Business Division, Kishelle gained significant experience in supervising high-risk financial entities and has been instrumental in shaping policies and strategies within the financial regulatory framework. Kishelle is a certified member of several prestigious institutions and has completed various specialised training programs, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and expertise in her field. 

Professional Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Corporate Finance from the EADA Business School, Spain 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, University of Maryland 

• International Studies certification, Shanghai University 

• Diploma in Compliance and Risk Management, International Compliance Association 

Kingsley Advani is Chairman of Advani Family Office and CEO of Allocations, where he oversees $2BN+ in assets. An active investor since 2013, he has completed over 200 investments including SpaceX, Anthropic, Coinbase and Robinhood. Kingsley is a prominent voice in finance and technology, appearing regularly on CNBC and featured in Bloomberg, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Wall Street Journal, and Yahoo Finance. 

George Alayon is the Deputy Director, Supervision (FinTech) at the Bermuda Monetary Authority, where he leads initiatives supporting the supervision of Bermuda’s fintech sector, including the regulatory sandbox and innovation hub. He also serves on the Authority’s Insurance and FinTech Assessment and Licensing Committees, overseeing licensing for InsurTech and FinTech entities.

Before joining the Authority in 2015, George held senior roles at CTC Insurance Management, Caceis (Bermuda) Limited, and Ernst & Young Philippines. He is a Certified Public Accountant in both the Philippines and Bermuda, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, and holds certifications in cyber risk, compliance, data analytics, blockchain, and AI.