Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ashnel Delice
The Board of Directors of the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) has appointed Mr. Ashnel Delice to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 September 2026.
Mr. Delice brings to the Youth Economy Agency a multidisciplinary background encompassing entrepreneurship, finance, banking, wealth management, audit, research, technology, operations, youth development, and organizational leadership. His professional journey spans international and Caribbean financial institutions.
A Saint Lucian national, Mr. Delice holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance with Honors from the University of Texas. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with a minor in Economics, from Grambling State University, where he graduated with Honors. His academic foundation includes Cambridge University Advanced Level studies in Accounting, Economics, Business, and English. He also pursued studies in Political Science, further strengthening his interest in public policy, governance, and economic development.
Mr. Delice's financial-services background includes experience with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), Morgan Stanley Private Bank, First Citizens Investment Services Ltd., formerly Caribbean Money Market Brokers (CMMB), and the Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union, now Jannou. His career has provided him with a broad perspective on banking, investments, financial services, and business. He is also a former holder of the FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative and Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law licenses and a past member of the National Association of Black Accountants.
Mr. Delice's passion for entrepreneurship and youth development began early, when he served as President of his Junior Achievement club. During that time, he engaged with the ownership of Sandals Hotels and helped secure placement of a product in its gift shops—an experience that sparked his enduring interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.
His commitment to youth and community engagement continued through the Saint Lucia National Youth Council, where he served as a Youth Representative, as well as a Youth Parliamentarian, debating issues related to monetary policy, fiscal policy, and economic development.
Anentrepreneur and technology enthusiast, Mr. Delice has founded and developed businesses, including a technology-driven micromobility platform. He is a Certified Product Owner Scrum Professional, with additional training in prompt engineering, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Mr. Delice brings to the Youth Economy Agency a multidisciplinary background encompassing entrepreneurship, finance, banking, wealth management, audit, research, technology, operations, youth development, and organizational leadership. His professional journey spans international and Caribbean financial institutions.
A Saint Lucian national, Mr. Delice holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance with Honors from the University of Texas. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with a minor in Economics, from Grambling State University, where he graduated with Honors. His academic foundation includes Cambridge University Advanced Level studies in Accounting, Economics, Business, and English. He also pursued studies in Political Science, further strengthening his interest in public policy, governance, and economic development.
Mr. Delice's financial-services background includes experience with Ernst & Young LLP (EY), Morgan Stanley Private Bank, First Citizens Investment Services Ltd., formerly Caribbean Money Market Brokers (CMMB), and the Saint Lucia Civil Service Credit Union, now Jannou. His career has provided him with a broad perspective on banking, investments, financial services, and business. He is also a former holder of the FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative and Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law licenses and a past member of the National Association of Black Accountants.
Mr. Delice's passion for entrepreneurship and youth development began early, when he served as President of his Junior Achievement club. During that time, he engaged with the ownership of Sandals Hotels and helped secure placement of a product in its gift shops—an experience that sparked his enduring interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.
His commitment to youth and community engagement continued through the Saint Lucia National Youth Council, where he served as a Youth Representative, as well as a Youth Parliamentarian, debating issues related to monetary policy, fiscal policy, and economic development.
Anentrepreneur and technology enthusiast, Mr. Delice has founded and developed businesses, including a technology-driven micromobility platform. He is a Certified Product Owner Scrum Professional, with additional training in prompt engineering, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
