The Bermuda Monetary Authority announced two senior executive appointments aimed at strengthening its leadership team and advancing its digital transformation strategy.
Mesheiah Keane was named chief operating officer, while Graham Collier was appointed chief technology officer. Both will report to deputy chief executive officer Shanna Lespere.
Keane brings more than 25 years of experience in financial regulation, reinsurance, operations, and human capital management, according to a press release. She previously served as the authority’s chief human resources officer and director of human resources, where she led initiatives focused on workforce planning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as organizational culture.
She holds credentials as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Professional in Human Resources, and Certified Master Coach.
In her new role, Keane will oversee Finance and Currency Operations, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, and Business and Operations Support, the company said.
Collier, whose appointment took effect May 15, has more than 17 years of experience in financial technology, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and service management. He previously served as global head of SaaS Operations at FlexTrade in London, where he managed large-scale technical operations across 40 regions.
He is a Certified Information Security Manager and holds additional certifications in artificial intelligence, digital business transformation, and security management.
Lespere said both appointees bring “strong leadership, technical and strategic capabilities to their new roles,” adding that their “proven ability to build stakeholder connections and align priorities will be essential” as the BMA enhances its operating platforms.
Collier will lead the authority’s next phase of digital transformation, including the expansion of AI tools, according to the release.
The appointments follow a period of intensifying technology-focused activity at the BMA. The authority’s 2025 business plan devoted a substantial portion of its priorities to technology-related objectives, spanning payments infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The BMA noted that it “recognises that artificial intelligence is poised to shift the core of financial services delivery significantly.”
