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The Honorable Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP

Keynote Interview
The Honorable Curtis L. Dickinson, JP, MP, is a respected leader and accomplished financial executive whose career spans over 25 years across the private sector, government, and international finance. Currently serving as the elected Member of Parliament for Constituency 21 – Pembroke South East, Curtis is recognized for his disciplined approach to fiscal management, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to Bermuda’s long-term prosperity. Appointed Minister of Finance in November 2018, Curtis guided Bermuda through a period of economic uncertainty, implementing prudent debt management strategies, navigating the fiscal challenges of the global pandemic, and championing responsible financial policy. His tenure was marked by a steadfast dedication to transparency, sustainability, and protecting Bermuda’s international reputation as a premier financial jurisdiction. Before entering public service, Curtis built a distinguished career in global banking and finance. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Group Head of Private Banking at the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited, where he oversaw the bank’s global private banking, wealth management, and treasury operations. His leadership experience also includes senior investment banking roles at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Wells Fargo Securities, where he specialized in capital raising for major corporations in the media, telecommunications, consumer, and retail sectors across the United States and the United Kingdom. Curtis has made significant contributions to Bermuda’s civic and corporate landscape, having chaired the Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Bermuda Board of Education, and served as a director for the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and the Bermuda Land Development Company. In the private sector, he is currently an Independent Director for Somerset Reinsurance Ltd., Somerset Holdings International Ltd., Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited, and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). A proud alumnus of Morehouse College (B.A. in Finance, cum laude) and Columbia University Graduate School of Business (MBA), Curtis combines strong academic foundations with a proven record of results-driven leadership. His work has consistently demonstrated the ability to bridge complex global finance with practical, community-centered governance. Curtis is married to Lisa Lee Dickinson, and together they are the proud parents of three children. His role as a husband and father grounds his commitment to building a Bermuda where families can thrive, communities can prosper, and opportunities are accessible to all. Curtis remains deeply connected to his Pembroke South East constituency, advocating for economic empowerment, educational opportunity, and community development. He is widely regarded as a principled leader whose career reflects integrity, competence, and service to Bermuda.