Professional Profile and Career Summary


Summary

  • Demonstrated achiever and leader with thorough knowledge of the hedge fund industry and reporting requirements of Cayman domiciled funds.
  • Strong organizer having been elected to the Legislative Assembly from 2000 to 2013.
  • Demonstrated leader having served as a Cabinet Minister from 2009 to 2013.
  • Debated and helped shape critical legislative and policy reform in financial services from 2000 to 2013, therefore gained a strong understanding of the business and legislative framework in the Cayman Islands.
  • Completely technology literate and comfortable with learning new software.
  • Works well with people and is a self-starter who works well under pressure and communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Worked in the world’s financial capital, New York.
  • Participated in the Joint Ministerial Council in London (highest political forum for British Overseas Territories).


Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration1995
    The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    Concentration in Accounting; graduated cum laude
  • Passed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam (on first attempt) 1996


Career History & Accomplishments

Managing Director, Pointer Consulting Ltd., Cayman Islands 2014-Present
  • Lead consultant on development projects financial analysis.
  • Regulatory consultant to a utility company.
  • Regulatory and business consultant to general aviation and aviation security companies.
  • Outsourced CFO for medium-sized companies.
  • Provide outsourced accounting services for medium-sized companies.
Deputy Chairman, Health Services Authority, Cayman Islands 2019-2021
  • Chairman of Audit Subcommittee
  • Member of Finance, IT and HR Subcommittees.
  • Focused on board governance policies.
Minister of Education, Financial Services & Employment and Deputy Premier, 2009-2013
Cayman Islands Government (Cabinet).
  • Responsible for an annual operating budget of $84 million and over 800 staff.
  • Responsible for a cumulative capital budget in excess of $100 million.
  • Led a whole-scale reform of the public education system, including:
    • Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum development
    • Behaviour for Learning strategies
    • Restructured two secondary schools
    • National numeracy and literacy interventions
    • New graduation criteria
    • Professional standards for teachers and principals
    • Five-year National Strategic Plan for Education (2012-2017)
  • Developed and implemented three traineeships/apprenticeships.
  • Led the restructuring of Pensions and Labour enforcement.
  • Led the legislative reform for a new Pension Regime.
  • Piloted financial services legislation addressing OECD Peer Review comments, addressed AIFMD, and created Portfolio Insurance Companies.
  • Signed the Tax Information Exchange Agreement with Brazil on behalf of the Cayman Islands.
  • Played a key role in negotiating the four-year Cayman Islands budget framework with Her Majesty’s Government (2013-2016).
  • Oversaw the reform at the University College of the Cayman Islands, introducing programs such as:
    • Nursing BSc.
    • Post Graduate Certificate in Education
    • A thriving Performing Arts Department
    • Astronomy programs
Elected Member of the Legislative Assembly, Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly 2000-2013
  • Elected in November 2000 at age 28 (youngest in the history of my district).
  • Successful in re-election bids in 2005 and 2009.
  • Served on the Public Accounts Committee:
    • Chairman (2000-2005)
    • Member (2005-2009)
  • Served on the Waste Management Advisory Committee (2005-2009).
  • Served on the Telecoms Advisory Committee, which led to the successful end of a monopoly in telecoms (2001-2003).
  • Served on the Energy Advisory Committee (2002-2005).
  • Sponsored or co-sponsored various Private Members' Motions, including:
    • Labour Law Reform proposals
    • Lending practices proposals
    • First-time property ownership proposals
    • Sunshine legislation proposals
    • Health insurance proposals
    • Legislative procedural reform
  • Member of the Cayman Islands Constitutional Negotiating Team.
Partner, RSM Cayman Ltd., Cayman Islands 2003-2009
  • Successfully established Goldstein Golub & Kessler (Cayman) in the local audit marketplace.
  • Oversaw a series of mergers that resulted in McGladrey & Pullen Cayman (later renamed RSM Cayman Ltd.).
  • Responsible for a portfolio of over 100 hedge funds.
  • Ceased involvement upon selection as a Cabinet Minister following the 2009 general elections.
Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Cayman Islands 1995-2000
  • Audit Senior, PwC Cayman (1999-2000) – Responsible for a portfolio of hedge funds and banking clients.
  • Audit Senior, PwC New York (1997-1999) – Responsible for a portfolio of hedge funds and Registered Investment Companies (RICs).
  • Staff Accountant, PW Cayman (1995-1997) – Worked on audit teams responsible for hedge funds, banks, trusts, and captive insurance companies.


Memberships & Affiliations

  • Honorary Member of Cayman Islands Seafarers Association
  • Justices of the Peace Association

Rolston Anglin, JP

rolston.anglin@nwpointer.com
(345) 926-3338
256 Crewe Road, George Town, POBox 1, Grand Cayman, KY1-1301, CAYMAN ISLANDS