Chief Executive Officer

Barbados Conference Services Ltd. seeks a CEO to lead the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, driving growth, innovation, and stakeholder engagement in Barbados’ premier convention and event venue.

Barbados Conference Services Limited

Career Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Barbados Conference Services Limited is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the transformation and growth of the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC)—Barbados’ premier convention and event venue and a strategic driver of the island’s tourism, trade, and cultural development.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in the Caribbean. The CEO will provide high-level leadership across all functional areas, delivering operational excellence, revenue growth, and stakeholder engagement, while positioning LESC as a world-class hub for regional and international events.

What will you be doing?

As CEO, you will be accountable for:

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute long-term growth, modernization, and sustainability plans for LESC.
• National & Regional Impact – Position LESC as a competitive regional hub, supporting Barbados’ tourism, cultural, and economic agenda.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee all departments, ensuring world-class service, efficiency, compliance, and international standards.
• Revenue Growth – Expand income streams through innovative events, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and increased bookings.
• Financial Stewardship – Lead budgeting, financial planning, and audit compliance to ensure sustainability and profitability.
• Talent & Culture – Build a high-performance workforce with strong succession planning and career development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as the public face of BCSL, fostering collaboration with government, the private sector, and international partners.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive innovation and respond proactively to audits, market changes, and client expectations.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Strategic Leadership, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership in tourism, hospitality, events, or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of increasing profitability and driving organizational growth.
• Experience managing complex budgets, revenue proposals, and financial sustainability in a large or comparable organization.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel, convention, tourism, or service sector at national and international levels.

It would be advantageous to have prior CEO or senior general management experience in a convention centre, hotel, or large-scale hospitality enterprise.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive executive package including:

• A base salary commensurate with experience.
• A performance-driven incentive plan tied to organizational results.
• Additional executive benefits including pension, health, and a company vehicle.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role—it is a chance to:

• Shape the Caribbean’s MICE landscape.
• Lead one of Barbados’ most high-profile national institutions.
• Work with diverse stakeholders across government, tourism, business, and international markets.
• Leave a lasting impact on Barbados’ economic and cultural future.