Sookoo is new CEO of RBTT

Peter July, Group Chairman, RBTT Financial Holdings Limited, recently announced the Board’s appointment of Suresh Sookoo to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer of the regional financial institution.

The Chairman’s announcement follows the successful reorganization of the Group which was led by its Chief Executive Officer Jerome Sooklal and Chief Operating Officer Suresh Sookoo.{{more}}

This now positions RBTT to continue its strategy of regional diversification and expansion. With the completion of the reorganization exercise, Sooklal is leaving RBTT to resume his international career and in announcing his decision, said, “I am delighted to hand over the reins of leadership to Suresh and his new management team.”

July acknowledged and thanked Sooklal for his contribution to the Group and in welcoming Sookoo to his new leadership role, said “I have every confidence in Suresh’s ability to take the Group forward. His knowledge and understanding of the organisation is unsurpassed.”

Sookoo, who joined RBTT in 1974, has a wealth of experience in banking and finance. As former Chief Operating Officer, he was responsible for the development and oversight of the Group’s regional strategy, building the company’s franchise as a leading banking and financial services provider. Sookoo leads a committed and experienced management team.