September 6, 2021 | Kingston Jamaica: The Board of Directors announces the departure of Ms. Heather Pinnock as General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) effective 31st October 2021. The UDC wishes to thank Ms. Pinnock for her years of dedicated service. During her tenure, Ms. Pinnock provided leadership to several important projects including:
· The construction and opening of our flagship project, the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay
· The hosting of a successful design competition for the new Houses of Parliament and the subsequent completion of the construction design works
· Achievement of ISO 9001 certification for the UDC’s core business processes
· Management of the UDC through the crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on staff welfare, financial recovery and the long-term transformation of the Corporation to meet its mandate. The Board of Directors will commence the search to find a new General Manager. Ms. Pinnock has committed her support during the period of transition. The UDC wishes to thank Ms. Pinnock for her contribution and wishes her every success as she embarks on the next phase of her life.