Directors

Our Board Of Directors


	Mr. Joe W. P. Krukowski (Chairman) The board of directors is under the guidance of Mr. Joe W. P. Krukowski, the new Chairman. Mr. Krukowski is certainly a true leader as he brings with him countless years of experience in corporate finance from his long time affiliation with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Mr. Krukowski has held numerous positions in the senior management of CIBC, the most recent of which is Senior V.P. of CIBC West Indies and President & C.E.O. of West Indies Holdings Ltd. Mr. Krukowski's culmination of many years of experience, strong financial background, and formidable reputation, makes him worthy for the position of Chairman of the Board. With the myriad of challenges upon us, we must take aggressive steps to refocus and strengthen our company. Appointing a new chairman of the board is a bold step in the right direction. Although he is new to the Company, Mr. Krukowski certainly has the right tools to assist in Doctors Hospital 's success. While Mr. Krukowski's extensive leadership experience speaks for itself, his various corporate affiliations with a number of other offshore banks and trust companies could prove most valuable to the organization. As the new Chairman, Mr. Krukowski will work together with the other board members to reevaluate the business strategies and goals for the future, focus on the core capabilities of the company, and revitalize the organization.
	Mr. Felix Stubbs (Vice Chairman) Doctors Hospital 's principal commitment is the one it has made to the Bahamian community. Doctors Hospital continually works towards the betterment of the community we serve. Mr. Felix Stubbs presently serves as the Chairman of Junior Achievement Bahamas and is a member of the Salvation Army Board of Directors. He has devoted much of his life to improving the Bahamian community and has been instrumental in enhancing the lives of countless young Bahamians. As Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Stubbs will maintain the focus of commitment to the Bahamian community. Not only does Mr. Stubbs share Doctors Hospital 's passion towards helping the Bahaman community, but he also has good finance management experience. Having attended several business programs in the USA , Canada , and the United Kingdom , Mr. Stubbs has achieved many hours of training and practical business experience. In 1982, Mr. Stubbs was appointed General Manager of IBM Bahamas Ltd., and as a result of his guidance through numerous challenges, the company was able to enjoy a long period of growth and prosperity. This is one of the greatest testaments to Mr. Stubbs' strong business background. As the Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr. Stubbs will be able to utilize his vision, foresight, and knowledge in developing and improving the company. back to top

	Mr. Jeffrey Robertson (Secretary) Mr. Jeffrey Robertson has held the position of Secretary of Doctors Hospital's board of directors since 1991 and during that time he has contributed greatly to our organization. Currently, Mr. Robertson is the President of Bahamas Wholesale Agencies Ltd. (B.W.A.), and brings to the board more than thirty years of managerial experience. Mr. Robertson has held executive positions and has gained tremendous managerial experience from such reputable companies as Schweppes Distribution Depot London in the U.K. , Solomon Bros. Ltd. Nassau & Freeport and Solomon Bros. Ltd. Wholesale/Club. Besides having a very strong business background, as a philanthropist, Mr. Robertson exudes generosity and willingness to support his community. Mr. Robertson has performed a great deal of community service over the years as a Past President of the Rotary Club of East Nassau and as Past Secretary of the Rotary Club of Freeport. However, the greatest testament to his efforts in the community is the overwhelming success of Project Read Bahamas. Before it was known as Project Read, it was known as the Functional Literacy Programme, and Mr. Jeffrey Robertson was its Founder. It is evident that Mr. Robertson shares the same passion for serving his community as Doctors Hospital demonstrates in its commitment to caring. Mr. Robertson is an integral part of Doctors Hospital 's board of directors and will continue to be a great asset to the company. back to top

	Mr. Owen S. M. Bethel Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of running a business is having effective financial planning. Doctors Hospital is confident that Mr. Owen S. M. Bethel will contribute greatly to the financial aspects of the company as he comes to us with great experience in corporate finance and law. Mr. Bethel started his professional career with Credit Suisse Ltd. in London and in Nassau , and has since been the Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Secretariat and the Bahamas Investment Authority. However, his most notable achievement is establishing Montaque Securities International Ltd. in 1994, where he is still President and Managing Director. All of these accomplishments are evidence of Mr. Bethel's vast knowledge of business finance and corporate law. All businesses today are becoming globally and internationally minded, and this is the direction that Doctors Hospital wishes to move in. Mr. Bethel has worked in the United States , as the Assistant Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington D.C. , in England at Credit Suisse Ltd. London, as well as the Bahamas , and has gained extensive insight and experience in international finance. Mr. Bethel will be able to draw on his financial insight and experience in order to assist Doctors Hospital in any financial or business ventures they may pursue in the future. back to top

	Dr. Keva Marie Bethel Dr. Keva Marie Bethel continues to be an invaluable part of Doctors Hospital 's Board of Directors and brings with her a very strong background in educational administration, allowing her to contribute greatly to health education and practical training at Doctors Hospital . Dr. Bethel taught for sixteen years at Government High School and later joined the College of the Bahamas where she rose through the ranks to become Principal of that institution in 1982, having received a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Alberta , Canada , the year before. She headed the College from 1982 until 1998. Most recently, Dr. Bethel served as Chair of the National Advisory Council on Education in the Bahamas , and currently chairs the Education Committee of the Bahamas Government's Student Loan Programme. Throughout her more than forty year long career, Dr. Bethel's work in education has extended beyond the confines of The Bahamas, and she continues to be involved in educational affairs throughout the Caribbean . In addition to her strong educational background, Dr. Keva Bethel is well respected in the Bahamian society. She has gained considerable experience in business affairs serving as director for several companies including Bahamas Supermarkets Ltd., Cable Bahamas Ltd. and the Finance Corporation of the Bahamas Ltd. Furthermore, Dr. Bethel has received many prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Businesswoman Award of the Business and Professional Women's Association and the Chamber of Commerce Award for Government. She always seeks to bring to her professional and civic life a strong sense of ethics and morality, which continues to benefit Doctors Hospital . back to top

	Dr. Charles W. Diggiss Since 1995, Dr. Charles W. Diggiss has been an essential member of the board of directors for Doctors Hospital . Dr. Diggiss is a well-respected and highly accomplished surgeon, and continues to be the Director of Emergency Services at Doctors Hospital , a position held since 1989. After completing pre-med and medical school at the University of the West Indies , Dr. Diggiss studied surgery at Glasgow College in Scotland to eventually become the President of Surgical Associates Ltd. with Doctors Hospital . Dr. Diggiss is also currently the Director of the Society of Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care (SOTEC), and the Society of Minimally Invasive Medicine & Surgery (SOMIMS), which he founded in an effort to improve the quality of emergency care services in the Bahamas . As a member of Doctors Hospital 's Board of Directors, Dr. Diggiss benefits from the keen business sense and directorial skills he has acquired from the Fellow Life Management Institute, as evidenced by his qualifications in Management, Marketing, Operations, and Law. As Chairman of the Physician Hospital Organization, Dr. Diggiss has a unique understanding of the jobs of the various physicians employed at Doctors Hospital, and as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee, Dr. Diggiss has a distinctive appreciation for all of the risks and legalities associated with the everyday operation of a hospital, and works toward the safety of patients for the best possible outcome. Accordingly, Dr. Diggiss' knowledge and ability to effectively communicate these perspectives makes him a valuable asset to the Board of Directors. back to top

	Mr. Leroy Archer In 1978, Mr. LeRoy Archer graduated from St. Anne's High School where he was head boy, and where he attended both primary and high schools. After graduating from high school, joined the staff of the Registrar General's office where he remained for one and a half years, while he attended night classes at the College of The Bahamas. He joined KPMG in 1981. The accountant trainee took a study leave and went to Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, where he attained a bachelor's degree in accounting. He returned home in 1985 and rejoined KPMG. Six months later, the firm sent him to Boston, Massachusetts to work in its office there. He remained in Boston for three years. In June 1989, Mr. Archer returned home to the Bahamas and shortly thereafter, he entered the employ of Commonwealth Brewery. He became a Certified Public Accountant in September 1989. In 1990, he was appointed Financial Manager of Commonwealth Brewery Limited. Mr. LeRoy Archer would be an invaluable addition as a member of Doctors Hospital's Board of Directors. Mr. Archer would contribute greatly to the financial aspects of the company, as he comes to us with over fifteen years of experience in the area of finance. He previously served as Senior Auditor of KPMG offices in Nassau, Bahamas, and Boston from January 1986 until February 1990. In 1997, Mr. Archer left the Bahamas once again to assume the post of Financial Controller at Heineken's regional financial office in Miami, Florida. He stayed there until December 2000 when he was sent to St. Lucia to assume the post of Managing Director of the Heineken Brewery on the island. Mr. Archer's global experience with Heineken has taken him across the world to many countries including Amsterdam, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and Ireland. In 2000, He traveled to Athens, Greece, in order to receive the prestigious "Financial Manager for Heineken Worldwide" award. Mr. Archer is the first and only Caribbean person to have ever received this distinction. Mr. Archer has held positions such as Senior Auditor, Financial Manager, Regional Financial Manager and Managing Director until his present appointment as Managing Director at Commonwealth Brewery ,Ltd., Bahamas. Mr. Archer and his wife of seventeen years, Joyanne, have threechildren, two sons, Barrington and Jordan, and daughter, four year old princess, LeeAnne. back to top

	Mr. Barry Rassin Over the years Doctors Hospital has provided quality private healthcare and has become the most modern and personalized healthcare facility in the Bahamas . Doctors Hospital owes much of its success to Mr. Barry Rassin who has been the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director since 1993 and the Chairman of the Board from 1999 to 2003. Mr. Rassin studied at the University of Miami and the University of Florida , where he acquired his M.B.A. in Health and Hospital Administration. Later he held administrative and directorial positions at Mount Sinai Medical Center, American Medicorp Inc., and Doctors Hospital of Hollywood before returning to the Bahamas in 1979 to be the administrator of Doctors Hospital (then The Rassin Hospital). Mr. Rassin brings an extensive wealth of knowledge in the healthcare industry and is the first and only Bahamian who has achieved fellowship from the American College of Healthcare Executives and awarded a Life Time Member of the American Hospital Association. Mr. Rassin is currently the Chairman of Project Read Bahamas and served as the Co-chair of the Coalition for a Safe Bahamas until 2003. He is currently a Director for Bahamas Supermarkets Ltd., a position held since 1996. Mr. Rassin's community involvement is palpable through his active role in Rotary as Past President and Past District Governor of the Northern Caribbean . He is eternally committed to improving the Bahamian community and advancing healthcare in The Bahamas, and expresses this commitment through his management of Doctors Hospital . Mr. Rassin has served as Chairman of the Board of Doctors Hospital for the past four years and has exhibited great leadership capabilities and a vast knowledge of hospital administration. As a former Chairman, he remains an invaluable member of the Board of Directors, and is instrumental in guiding the company through whatever challenges it may face in the future. back to top

	Dr. Larry CARROLL Education 1968 -1974 UWI Jamaica Kingston Ja.MBBS Hon. Anatomy; OB/GYN•(1975-1979) Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Michigan USAMD Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology; American Boardof Radiology•(1979-1980) Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Michigan USAFellowship Certification Neuroradiology•1999 Breast Center Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland Ohio Fellowship in Breast Imaging Professional Experience 1980 - 1991 Princess Margaret HospitalNassau BahamasConsultant Radiologist; Consultant Head Dept.of Radiology•1980 - Present Rassin/ Doctors HospitalNassau BahamasRadiologist/ Chairman of department ofImaging•1986 -1998 Doctors Hospital 1986 Ltd.Nassau BahamasFounding Chairman/President of the Board Professional Membership Member of American College of RadiologyMember of the American Roentgen Ray SocietyPresident of the Caribbean Society of RadiologyMember of the Radiological Society of NorthAmerica Member the European College of RadiologyMember of the Society of Radiologists inUltrasound