Latest News
PFJL appoints Higgins new finance committee chairman - Board also approves Andrew Thomas for role on monetary body
April 21, 2026
The Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) board of directors has moved decisively in replacing previous finance committee chairman Yoni Epstein and committee member Peter Gould, with the appointment of Peter Higgins as the committee's new chairman and Andrew Thomas as committee member.
Epstein, the Montego Bay United FC chairman, and Gould, owner of Mount Pleasant Football Academy, recently stepped down from the committee, citing "disturbing payment practices".
According to the PFJL release, the finance committee plays a pivotal role in advising the board on fiscal policy, budgetary planning, revenue optimisation and financial risk management.
With Higgins and Thomas, the committee is expected to provide enhanced oversight and strategic direction in support of PFJL's mission to deliver world-class professional football.
The PFJL, in Monday's release, revealed that its board unanimously approved the appointments of Higgins and Thomas.
The release noted that Higgins, a senior executive at the National Commercial Bank, will brings a wealth of experience spanning decades in financial services.
"His expertise in corporate finance, risk management and strategic planning is expected to provide invaluable leadership to the finance committee, as PFJL continues to navigate a dynamic and evolving football business landscape," it read.
The organisation said Thomas, a qualified accountant and director of PFJL, will add a complementary skill grounded in financial reporting, compliance, and organisational governance.
"His dual perspective as both a finance professional and a board member positions him well to contribute meaningfully to the committee's deliberations and execution of its mandate," it said.
"These appointments come at a time when PFJL is focused on enhancing its financial structures, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term sustainability across all areas of the organisation."
Interim chairman Donovan White said the board acted decisively in addressing the immediate and medium-term priorities.
"The board responded urgently to the need for the organisation to have solid guidance on a number of critical near-term objectives," White stated.
"We wanted to ensure that we have the right leadership and expertise in place to guide our financial decisions during this important period.
"Their appointments reflect our continued commitment to sound financial management, accountability, and prudent decision-making," he related.
