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Martha Miller

reating a Level Playing Field for Rum

Martha Miller is the Chief Executive Officer of National Rums of Jamaica where she is responsible for overseeing the local, regional and international profile of the company; to develop and maintain the path of growth.

Before being appointed CEO, Martha joined National Rums, first as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in 2013, before being appointed as Deputy CEO in March 2020. Less than a year later, she broke the proverbial glass ceiling – becoming the first woman, both at the company and in the Jamaican rum industry, to hold the title of CEO.

Since her appointment to the position, Martha has overseen the long awaited release of the first bottled expression from NRJ’s renowned Long Pond Distillery, the Long Pond ITP-15. She has also continued on the quest to solidify the role of NRJ in cane farming, gaining a firm grasp on managing and repurposing waste, and has expanded the ideals of the company – understanding and cementing NRJ’s goals beyond being bulk rum producers, as well as understanding the company’s responsibilities to the communities of Clark’s Town Trelawny and Lionel Town Manchester where the NRJ distilleries are located.

Having had a career in finance that spanned over 20 years, and having served in senior positions as: Regional Head Technology at LIME; Vice President, Financial Planning &

Analysis at Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited; and General Manager, Finance at the ICD Group of Companies/Mechala Group, she is rearing with leadership skills and expertise to take NRJ to the next level.

When she is not leading the charge at National Rums, Martha is a wife and mother to two girls and values her time with her family.

reating a Level Playing Field for Rum