JFP appoints Metry Seaga chairman

JFP Limited has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Metry Seaga as the new chairman of its board. Seaga, who previously held the position of chief executive officer (CEO), takes over from Lisa Bell, whose tenure has concluded. The company, based in Jamaica, made the announcement via a media release on Thursday.

Stepping into the CEO role is Andrea Melis, who served as advisor to the CEO and chief operating officer (COO). He replaces Seaga, who will now focus on his chairmanship. Stephen Sirgany has retired as COO but will continue to contribute his extensive experience and institutional knowledge as a member of the board.

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Serving as chairman has been a true honour. I am grateful to the board, shareholders and the dedicated team with whom I had the privilege of working. Although we faced significant challenges occasioned by COVID, the passing of hurricane Melissa and ongoing geopolitical issues, I have always remained confident in the company’s ability to grow and achieve even greater success in the years ahead.

Lisa Bell guided JFP through a period of considerable challenges, including the impacts of COVID-19, Hurricane Melissa, and ongoing geopolitical issues. Despite these obstacles, she helped establish the foundation for the company's current growth strategy and ensured leadership continuity. Bell expressed gratitude to the board, shareholders, and the team, remaining confident in the company's future success.

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JFP has built a strong foundation over the years, and we are entering a new phase that requires continuity and fresh perspectives. I thank Lisa Bell for her leadership and contribution to the company during an important period in its development. I look forward to working closely with the board and management team to strengthen the progress made and continue delivering long-term value for our shareholders, customers and employees.

Metry Seaga, in his new capacity as chairman, emphasized the company's strong foundation and the need for continuity and fresh perspectives in its next phase. He thanked Bell for her leadership and looks forward to collaborating with the board and management to build on progress and deliver long-term value.

CEO Andrea Melis highlighted significant growth opportunities across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Central America. Since joining in June 2025, he has implemented 58 initiatives that improved operational performance, expanded regional opportunities, enhanced quality controls, and increased commercial activity. These efforts have resulted in a 50% rise in average contract values to $4.8 million and a nearly fourfold increase in the active pipeline to approximately $1.3 billion. Melis plans to prioritize regional and international expansion strategies in both sales and procurement.

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Since arriving, I have identified significant growth opportunities for JFP across Jamaica, the Caribbean and the broader Central American region. My primary focus will be driving a regional and international expansion strategy, spanning both sales and procurement, to expand our reach into markets and business segments we have yet to engage with. We are building a business with greater speed, precision and reach, and I am committed to accelerating that progress as we scale into our next phase of growth.