Members of the Maduro & Curiel Banking group bid farewell to retiring Canadian-born banker Bill Carson, General Managing Director, Caribbean Mercatile Bank, the group’s financial institute in Aruba, while congratulating veteran Managing Director Javier Wolter on the addition of General to his job description, and business cards, as Bill’s successor.
Among those attending the mega party at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, MCB banking legend from Curacao, Lio Capriles I, MCB’s current President and CEO, Lionel (Chicu) Capriles II, government ministers, members of Parliament, members of the business community, many friends, neighbors and colleagues.
The party at the Radisson transformed the Grand Caribbean Ballroom into a trendy lounge, and featured at the heart of the festivities short, yet meaningful addresses by Chicu, Bill and Javier, as well as Rob Smith, President & CEO of the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association, who thanked Bill for his many contributions and great involvement in tourism.
All speakers also acknowledged Joy Carson’s role in making the couple’s two decades in Aruba so fruitful, as an activist with the Women’s Club – Aids Committee, and with Family Planning.
Pictured here Chicu Capriles II, Rob Smith, Bill Carson & Javier Wolter address the elegant crowd of almost 700 local movers and shakers, in the Grand Caribbean Ballroom. Also on stage Joy Carson and Sylvia Wolter.
“With Bill at the helm,†reported Chicu, “I slept like a baby each night, knowing that the bank was safe,†he added, crediting Bill with outstanding business acumen and dedicated community involvement.
“I am today the happiest man I know,†declared Javier, â€I live in a place I love, and I am passionate about my work; I am married to my college sweetheart, I have two gorgeous, healthy children and today, I have been promoted to the job of my dreams.â€
The Carsons will be splitting their time between Canada and Miami, also Aruba where their son Justin, an hotelier, is nurturing an excellent career in hospitality.