Team

Executive Team

Dion Bethell

President & Chief Financial Officer of APD Limited

Mr. Bethell is President and Chief Financial Officer of APD with over 14 years’ experience in international shipping, having served as CFO at Container Terminals Ltd; a subsidiary of Tropical Shipping Ltd. Prior to this, Mr. Bethell spent over 16 years working in the financial services industry with his last role being that of Director, Vice President and CFO at W&P Fund Services Ltd. /The St. James Bank & Trust Company Ltd. Mr. Bethell serves as Chairman of the Bahamasair Employees Provident Fund and he is also a director of The Airport Authority.

Mr. Bethell has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Tiffin University in Ohio, U.S.A. and is a licensed Chartered Accountant with the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants and also ICA International Diplomas in Anti-Money Laundering and in Compliance. Mr. Bethell also completed Portfolio Concepts and Management programs at Aresty Institute Executive Education Program – Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.

Rita Ramsay, MBA

Assistant Vice President/Sr. Manager of Human Resources

Rita Ramsay has 20-plus years’ experi¬ence in the field of Human Resources as a human resources generalist providing support to Management in the following areas: staffing, employee relations, per¬formance management, human resource policies, compensation and benefits, and training and development.

Prior to joining APD Limited, Mrs. Ramsay served as Human Resources Manager in the insurance and airline industries. Her passion lies in managing and helping people as well as managing properties, having spent her entire career in those fields. She has a broad range of experience in managing properties, marketing, public relations, training, airline security and asset procurement.

Mrs. Ramsay holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Management from The College of the Bahamas, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) both from The University of Nova Southeastern University. She is also a Certified International Project Manager (CIPM) and a Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM). She is a current member of The Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM).

Rudolph Tener-Knowles

Assistant VP, Operations & Facilities

Rudolph C. Tener-Knowles is APD’s Assistant Vice President/Sr. Manager of Operations & Facilities, having more than two decades of expertise in the business, including stints at the Freeport Harbour, Freeport Container Port, and Grand Bahama Airport Company in Grand Bahama. He is skilled at managing client relationships, formulating corporate strategy, and ensuring operational efficiency. Mr. Tener-Knowles holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Valdosta State University, as well as credentials in finance and entrepreneurship, and has attended industry trade fairs both locally and globally.

Kino Williamson

Assistant VP, Senior Manager of Finance

Mr. Williamson is the Assistant VP/Senior Manager of Finance with over 20 years’ experience in the Accounting profession. He started his career at Deloitte, before moving to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) as the Finance Manager. More recently, Mr. Williamson served as the Head of Finance at Cable Bahamas where he had direct responsibility over all financial matters including financial reporting, debt financing, cash flow management, budget and strategic planning for the Group. In 2018, he transitioned into the telecom space as a Consultant with the Finance team at BeAliv Limited.

Mr. Williamson attained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in Accounting from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants. Mr. Williamson also completed his certification in the Canadian Securities Course.

Management Team

Anthony Cooke

Financial Accounting Manager – Reporting

Mr. Cooke is the Financial Accounting Manager – Operations at APD with over 18 years of experience in the financial services sector, serving as Accounts Manager at Cooke-McIver & Co and Operations Manager and Money Laundering Reporting Officer at The St. James Bank & Trust Company. Mr. Cooke holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and also ICA International Diplomas in Anti-Money Laundering and in Compliance.

William Hall

Heavy Equipment Engineering and Operations Manager

Mr. William Hall is the Heavy Equipment Operations Manager at APD Limited. He has 26 years of experience in the Heavy Equipment repairs industry. Prior to his current employment, he was positioned as a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager at Impac Waste LTD. Mr. Hall has 10 years of experience in the shipping industry from his employment at the Freeport Container Port where he received extensive over seas training with credits and certificates. He is also certified in Mobile Habour Cranes PLC programming from Gottwald Port Technologies in Germany. His passion for the industry has led him to become a Mechanical Instructor for the University of the Bahamas.

Brando Glinton

Gate Interchange Manager

Mr. Glinton is the Gate, Interchange & Berthing Manager at APD; previously working for over 24 years in various roles within the Bahamas Customs Department; most recently as a Customs/Revenue Officer. Mr. Glinton has attended numerous customs, intelligence and detection training courses over his career and is most notably certified to operate both the MT1213LT Mobile Container Scanner and the Heimman-Smith X-Ray portable Scanner. Mr. Glinton has his LLB Law degree from the University of Huddersfield, England and has an Associate of Arts degree in Management & Marketing from the Bahamas Baptist Community College in Nassau.

Felix Rolle

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Mr. Rolle brings to his position as the Port’s Facilities Maintenance Manager an extensive background as a contractor, building single and multifamily dwellings, commercial buildings and schools. For years, Mr. Rolle owned his own construction company, Felix Rolle & Sons, and was responsible for overseeing construction projects from concept to the finished product. With an electronics degree from the College of the Bahamas in Nassau, Mr. Rolle also received extensive training and systems certifications as a communications technician who worked closely with air traffic controllers in the civil aviation industry. Mr Rolle also holds the designation of Certified International Project Manager from the American Academy of Project Management.

Crispin Seymour

Operations Manager

Mr. Seymour is the Operations Manager at APD and has over 21 years experience in international shipping previously working at the Freeport Container Port and Tropical Shipping; most recently as the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Manager. Mr. Seymour has attained numerous industry certifications from various courses throughout the United Kingdom and the United States and is also a Reserve Police Constable attached to the Marine Support Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Reserves.

Jemington Johnson

Health and Safety Manager

Mr. Johnson is the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at APD, a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist who previously served in APD’s Gate Department as an Interchange & Berthing Inspector and Supervisor for more than 9 years.

He was the company’s premier designate for the operational hybrid programme that encompassed key roles in Security, Planning, Shipside Checking & Operations Coordination. Currently, he is co-captain of APD’s First Responder & Emergency Preparedness teams. Before joining the company, he had contributed more than nine years to the hospitality services sector, not only as a Destination Manager but also working in both commercial and private safety and security firms.

Javaughn Davis

ICT Manager

Mr. Davis is the ICT Manager and is a distinguished Information Technology (IT) professional and certified Project Manager (PMP) committed to shaping the minds of today for a brighter future. He obtained his credentials from the esteemed Project Management Institute and holds 17 IT certifications from globally recognized technology institutions, including CISSP, ITILv4, and AWS-ACP, enhancing his expertise in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration specializing in Project Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership from Midland University, Mr. Davis brings over a decade of extensive experience in the technology and project management fields to the table. He spent 10 years at SMB Network Consultants honing his skills and serving clients with excellence. Additionally, he served as the Head of IT at a prominent cryptocurrency firm, where he successfully led technological initiatives and ensured operational efficiency, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and networking.

Mr. Davis is renowned for his proficiency in project management, cybersecurity, and networking.

Christle Bain

Security and Surveillance Manager/ PFSO

Ms. Bain is the PFSO-Security & Surveillance Manager at APD. Her transition as one of the leading Surveillance Investigator at the Atlantis Resort combine with more than a decade of dedicated and exceptional services at APD has generated over 18 years’ experience in the Security/Surveillance Sector.

She specializes in maritime security with emphasis in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (code). Ms. Bain has a BSc. degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University-Idaho, she has achieved both international and local accreditations which has enabled her to implement and maintain the highest level of security measures within our Port Facility.

Ms. Bain has a passion for security excellence and exemplary leadership skills and is committed to enhancing security measures through innovation, digitalization and technology.