Ryland Campbell remembered as 'true Jamaican success story'

Chairman of Cari-Med Group, Glen Christian, has paid tribute to late banker and businessman Ryland Campbell, remembering him as a "true Jamaican success story".

Campbell died on Friday night at age 81.

Campbell was best known as the chairman, group president as well as co-founder of the Capital & Credit Financial Group Limited.

He also served as a director of several private companies, including pharmaceutical distributor, Cari-Med, where he served from 2004 to 2012.

Christian said Campbell played a pivotal role in the early stages of Cari-Med's development, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector to help the company establish a robust financial framework.

"A distinguished teacher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Ryland was a true Jamaican success story, having risen from modest beginnings to being recognised as a titan in the local financial industry," he stated.

He continued: "We remember him as an ardent nationalist who was committed to doing whatever was good for Jamaica. It was that conviction that inspired his sterling leadership of Capital & Credit, an indigenous bank which he transformed into a highly capitalised and profitable publicly traded company."

Christian said Campbell had a passion for education and its transformative power. A graduate of the Mico University College, Campbell served his alma mater in several capacities, including as chairman of the board of directors and pro-chancellor.

"Our condolences go out to his family and colleagues during this difficult time. Ryland Campbell's legacy will continue to inspire us all," Christian added.

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