/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –Today, Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) announced the appointment of Nikolai Sawyer and Debra Symonette as members of its board of directors, effective April 20, 2026.
These appointments follow the company’s recent transition to a fully independent, Bahamian-led operating model, which included Island Grid Solutions ending its management role and new executive leadership being appointed.
Mr. Sawyer is a senior financial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, banking and financial services. He brings extensive experience in regulatory strategy, risk management and corporate governance.
Ms. Symonette is President and Director of Super Value Food Stores Limited and a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years of financial leadership experience. She has held senior positions in accounting, auditing and corporate governance and currently serves as a director of Commonwealth Bank.
“With these appointments, BGC continues to strengthen its governance as we move forward as a fully Bahamian-led organization,” said Anthony Ferguson, BGC President. “Nikolai and Debra bring extensive legal, financial and operational experience that will support the company’s long-term performance and accountability.”
“This is an important step forward in BGC’s continued evolution,” said CEO Dareo McKenzie. “I look forward to working with the board to drive long-term performance and reliability across the system.”
The company’s board of directors now consists of Anthony Ferguson (chairman), Nikolai Sawyer and Debra Symonette.
About Bahamas Grid Company
Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) is a utility company in New Providence responsible for upgrading, maintaining and operating the island’s transmission and distribution infrastructure, with the goal of providing reliable, resilient and sustainable energy to all residents and businesses.
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