Gladstone K. Pottinger began his working career as a Field Bookkeeper on St. Mary’s largest sugar cane and banana plantation and within a short period became the deputy Field Superintendent. In 1966 he started his full time career as a Life Insurance Executive. He next spent (30) years of service in the Industry starting as a Salesman, and resigning as a Vice President. His distinguished academic and leadership record led him to establish his own career training and development service where he developed several different training courses for salesmen, administrative staff in the Banking and Financial Services and some management programmes.
He has been involved with organizations both as founder and CEO a sure testament for his ability to create value and provide service. Mr Pottinger has received several accolades from the various organizations in which he has served. Earning the distinguished Salesman Award, the Life Underwriters Association of Jamaica “Industry Man of the year and in 1994 he was made a Life Member of that Association. Mr. Pottinger married Hermine Violet –Nee Willock in 1957 and the union produced three children-and Four Grandchildren.