Invest SVG has new Executive Director

Returning national Anna C. Young has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Invest SVG, the country’s national investment promotions agency. The appointment of the former news reporter at NBC Radio and beauty queen contender in her earlier years, Young, who has tertiary level training in Law and Finance, spent over two decades acquiring and honing her professional skills and expertise in the United States of America.

She is Invest SVG’s eighth Executive Director, “ushering in a new phase of leadership that broadens the agency’s mandate beyond traditional foreign direct investment, to include strengthening local export and trade development, mobilizing diaspora capital, and positioning Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as an attractive destination for investment from the international financial services sector”, Invest SVG said in a release.

Young brings more than two decades of international experience in finance and corporate strategy to her new position. She holds an MSc in Project Analysis, Finance & Investments from the University of York, UK; and a BS in Finance from Alabama A&M University, USA.

She completed her legal education at the UWE Bristol Law School and was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales by Gray’s Inn. The new face at the helm of Invest SVG is also an Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator, certified by ADR Group.

Besides her education and legal training, Invest SVG notes that Young’s career abroad includes significant roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she served as Assistant Vice President in Finance for Mass Market and Segments Finance, a specialized group established to address and mitigate federal regulatory impacts.

She also held several positions at American Express, including leading Revenue Enhancement for the company, senior Investment Manager, Pricing and Marketing Capabilities Manager and senior Financial Analyst. In these roles, she managed portfolios, led global revenue initiatives, and provided key decision support to senior management. Her early career included an Investment Analyst role at Lehman Brothers supporting senior bankers in conducting financial analysis.
“After living abroad for so many years and gaining most of my professional experience overseas, nothing brings me greater joy than returning home to share my knowledge with my Vincentian people,” the former Girls’ High School student said.

“There is so much potential for growth, and with the amazing team at Invest SVG, we are uniquely poised for greatness. I am humbled to serve my country.”
Young replaces Glen Beache who served as executive director from 2023 to late 2025.