Announcement following GFIA’s Annual General Meeting
The Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association (GFIA) hosted its Annual General Meeting at Isolas LLP on the 2nd July 2025 with much appreciation extended to Jonathan Garcia and staff for their warm hospitality and venue.
Jonathan Garcia, the Chair, welcomed attendees and opened the meeting by presenting the Chair’s Report for 2024. He highlighted the Executive’s work and key achievements throughout the year.
The subcommittee Heads provided insightful reports on the year’s achievements, outlining progress and contributions towards GFIA’s continued success. Joanne Rodriguez and Heather Adamson delivered a detailed update, highlighting the team’s efforts in promoting Gibraltar and its funds products to a global audience. They acknowledged the committee’s dedication in submitting content for LinkedIn and the GFIA website, and requested further contributions to enhance visibility.
In the absence of the Treasurer, Heather Adamson presented the audited financial statements, expressing thanks to BDO Limited for their ongoing support in preparing the statements for each AGM. The Executive extended their gratitude to Faith Howe and conveyed their best wishes as she prepares to welcome a new addition to her family.
The current Executive Committee remains unchanged, with the exception of Patricia Linares, who will be stepping down.However, she will continue to support and champion the Association. The whole of the Executive Committee thanked Patricia for her hard work and dedication over the years and extended their best wishes for the future.
The Chair closed the meeting by thanking members for their continued support, which remains vital to GFIA’s ongoing success.
GFIA is pleased to announce its new Executive Committee for 2025/2026
Jonathan Garcia (Chair)
Heather Adamson (Co-Deputy Chair)
James Lasry (Co-Deputy Chair)
Jay Gomez (Jnr) (Head of Technical)
Faith Howe (Treasurer and Training)
Moe Cohen (Treasury Support and Head of Administrators Committee)
Joanne Rodriguez (Head of Marketing)
Tim Rickson (Head of Training)
Training Committee
Tim Rickson, Marcin Wojcik, Louis Chincotta
Marketing & Communications Committee
Joanne Rodriguez, Heather Adamson, Derek Baglietto and Lara Sturge
Technical Committee
Jay Gomez, Joanne Sené, Marcin Wojcik, Caroline Lane and Colin Bensadon
Administrators Committee
Moe Cohen
EIF Directors Committee
Benjy Cuby
Investment Managers Committee
Joanne Sené
Social Committee
Heather Adamson
The Executive Committee is committed to representing the interests of stakeholders in the Gibraltar funds and investment industry. GFIA will continue its close coordination with the Government and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, as well as provide its members with a full program of marketing, technical and training related events in what promises to be a busy year for the industry.
Press contact: Bua Malamalatabua
Executive Coordinator
Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association
PO Box 1289, Gibraltar
Telephone: +350 200 64740
Email: info@gfia.gi
Web: www.gfia.gi
The Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association is the association representing the interests of the funds and investments sector in Gibraltar. This includes the interests of investment managers, investment dealers, banks, brokers, fund administrators and fund directors. GFIA’s objective is to develop and maintain Gibraltar as a specialized investments jurisdiction of choice within Europe, and to promote the awareness of Gibraltar as one of Europe's premier financial centres. We promote this through regular dialogue with our members and cooperation with local government and regulatory bodies.
