Edward Benevides has been appointed to the newly-formed post of chief operating officer and secretary to the Corporation of Hamilton.

Mr. Benevides has spent the last six months with the Corporation on a contractual basis and will oversee its day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining the Corporation, he was senior vice president of Card Services at Capital G Bank Limited, for three years.

For four years before that, he held the position of vice president of Information Technology, Electronic Banking & eCommerce at Butterfield Bank.

While there, he led three departments totalling more than 130 people.

In addition, Mr. Benevides is an Alderman of the Corporation of St. George's and chairman of trustees and vice chairman of deacons at Wellington Baptist Church. He sits on the Bermuda Hospitals Board.

Mr. Benevides is a certified information systems auditor, has a certificate in business administration and is a graduate of the Richard Ivey MBA Executive Programme. He is a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management in the UK.

Hamilton Mayor Sutherland Madeiros said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ed as a permanent member of the Corporation of Hamilton management team.

"He has had tremendous input at the Corporation over the last six months, particularly in formalising the management structure.

"Ed has a strong background in information technology and proven management skills.

"His experience as a member of the Corporation of St. George's has also made him particularly qualified for this position. I wish him every success in his new role."

Mr. Benevides added: "I'm pleased to have accepted this permanent role with the Corporation of Hamilton. Hamilton is a vibrant city.

"This municipality is buzzing with activity and I look forward to working with the members and staff to continue the good efforts that have gone before me."