David Cummings
Vice President and Head of Real Estate and Project Finance, Syngus Group
David Cummings is an accomplished leader who brings an unmatched depth of experience and expertise in project management, negotiations, risk management, operations, administration, finance and logistics. Prior to joining Sygnus, David served with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for 33 years where he held impressive leadership roles including Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel General Staff and Colonel Adjutant Quartermaster. He retired at the rank of Brigadier General, and during his tenure he created and successfully implemented multiple projects valued at over US$300 million spanning construction, infrastructure, maritime, information systems and aviation.
As Vice President and Head of Real Estate and Project Finance, David is charged with providing leadership and development/project management of Sygnus Real Estate Finance Ltd. (SRF). No stranger to high-level negotiations and risk management, David is astute at leading and developing high-performing teams for complex organizations and projects. David has also served as a Board Member and the Chairman of Audit, ICT and Security Committees for the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) for seven years. He is a recipient of the Order of Distinction in the 2016 National Honours and Award for outstanding service to the Jamaica Defence Force. He is a possesses a Bachelor of Engineering (Cranfield), a Master of Military Arts & Sciences (USCGSC) and a Master of Business Administration (Cranfield).