Speakers and Panelists

David Cummings is an accomplished leader who brings an unmatched depth of experience and expertise in project management, negotiations, risk management, operations, administration, finance and logistics. Prior to joining Sygnus, David served with the Jamaica Defence Force(JDF) for 33 years where he held impressive leadership roles including Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel General Staff and Colonel Adjutant Quartermaster.

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He retired at the rankof Brigadier General, and during his tenure he created and successfullyimplemented multiple projects valued at over US$300 million spanningconstruction, infrastructure, maritime, information systems and aviation. AsVice President and Head of Real Estate and Project Finance, David is chargedwith providing leadership and development/project management of Sygnus RealEstate Finance Ltd. (SRF). David is astute at leading and developinghigh-performing teams for complex organizations and projects.  David has also served as a Board Member andthe Chairman of Audit, ICT and Security Committees for the Urban DevelopmentCorporation (UDC) for seven years.  He isa recipient of the Order of Distinction in the 2016 National Honours and Awardfor outstanding service to the Jamaica Defence Force.