Stephen Patterson

Every Leader, a Total Leader.

Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

About

Leadership Development | Business Administration | Finance | Financial Literacy | Project Management With over 30 years of multi-sector leadership experience, I’m passionate about driving organizational growth, financial excellence, and sustainable impact across Guyana, the CARICOM region, and international markets. My career spans financial services, security, agriculture, management consulting, infrastructure material production (asphalt), and gaming—each experience strengthening my ability to align strategy with performance and build high-performing teams. I’ve led financial and operational management for high-revenue organizations, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and strategic expansion. My expertise includes regulatory supervision, investment portfolio management, SME financial literacy, and large-scale international project implementation—notably a US$14M Government Accountability Software Project in Timor-Leste, monitored by the World Bank. Career Highlights Managed financial operations for an infrastructure materials company with G$1.9B in annual revenue and G$1.8B in assets. Led financial management for a regional financial services entity with G$1.7B in annual revenue and G$14.7B in assets, introducing regulatory compliance systems and AML/CFT training for 90+ staff across the CARICOM region. Oversaw the financial operations of a major gaming company in Guyana. Directed a multinational team of consultants on a major government accountability initiative. Supported SME growth through financial literacy programs, including the “Money Talks” series, equipping entrepreneurs with the financial skills to strengthen their businesses. I’m deeply committed to leadership development, strategic execution, and financial empowerment, and I believe in creating environments where people and organizations can thrive. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration, leadership development, and transformative growth.

Experience

  • Leadership Management International, Inc. ()
    • Licensee
      Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

      Developing Leaders and Organisations to Their Full Potential.

    • Licensee
      Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Principal Consultant at SAP & Associates
    Nov 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

  • Finance Controller at Guyana Lottery Company Limited
    Jun 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Led the finance department ensuring the internal controls were maintained and the reporting requirements were met. Led the annual budgeting exercise.

  • Finance Manager at Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation
    Jun 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr

    Established an independently managed Financial Management System for the entity.

  • Finance Manager (ag.) at Demerara Mutual Life Assurance
    Sep 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr

    Led the finance department ensuring that financial reports were completed in a timely manner, controls and financial safeguards were maintained. Represented the entity on all Compliance matters with Regulators.