The Exuma Chamber of Commerce has elected Ehren Hanna as its new president for the three-year 2025–2027 term.

Currently Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) branch manager for Exuma, he is a graduate of St John’s College and pursued finance studies at the then-College of The Bahamas before starting his banking career at CIBC First Caribbean International Bank.

Mr Hanna then joined RBC as a relationship manager, advancing to assistant branch manager in 2019, and was appointed branch manager for Exuma in June 2022. He has served as a director of the Exuma Chamber of Commerce since 2022.

Mr Hanna is also the chief operating officer of StreetSmart, vice-chairman of CAD Tech Solutions, and has participated in developing the recently-released StreetSmart tourist app. He is also a certified financial services coach and international risk manager.

In accepting his new role, Mr Hanna praised his predecessor, Pedro Rolle, and invited the latter to remain a Chamber Board director. He pledged to collaborate with the Chamber’s new officers and directors, describing them as a “high-performing collection of exceptional professionals” dedicated to strengthening the Exuma business community.

Setting out his immediate goals, Mr Hanna said they included increasing the Chamber’s membership; creating a strategic framework to enhance Chamber activities; producing communications on business activity impacting Exuma; and boosting the Chamber’s visibility and presence in the community.

Mr Rolle said: “I am thrilled to welcome Ehren as our new president. He brings youth, energy, expertise and innovation to our body - qualities perfectly suited to guide us as we continue to grow and expand our reach.” The Exuma Chamber’s other officers are Yvette Rolle, vice-president; Teddy Clarke, treasurer; and Tamara Robinson, secretary.