Chairman
Glen Christian worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 18 years before starting his first pharmaceutical distribution company, Cari-Med Limited, with three employees. Today, the Cari-Med Group is the number one pharmaceutical distributor in the Caribbean and one of the top five companies in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods. The Group employs over 900 persons.
Glen’s record of service and achievement has earned him numerous honours and awards from the Jamaican government and private sector. His list of national honours includes the Governor General’s Award for Community Service, the Order of Distinction, and the Order of Jamaica.
In 2014, he was inducted into the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica’s Hall of Fame, and in 2019 was presented with the prestigious International Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) for his philanthropic work.
He has been recognized by his alma mater, the Mico University College, with an honorary Doctor of Education degree, and is also the recipient of honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Technology.
Company Secretary
Marva Christian is a graduate of Mico College (now The Mico University College) and co-founder and director of Cari-Med Group Limited. A committed educator, Mrs. Christian has taught at all levels of the Jamaican public school system. She taught for a year (1967–68) at Frankfield Primary in Clarendon before moving on to Clarendon College, where she taught for two years. She also taught from 1971 to 1979 at the Spanish Town Secondary High School.
She successfully transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry in the 1980s, operating a retail pharmacy along with her husband, Glen, prior to joining Cari-Med in 1987 in the capacity of Credit Manager. She served in that position until 2004, when she assumed the role of Director of Credit. Her astute business skills have contributed to the Group’s strong financial standing.
Marva is a director of the Open Arms Development Centre and the Wortley Home for Girls, where she has assisted several young ladies with job placement and accessing higher studies. She also serves on the Board of the Evelyn Mitchell Infant School/Centre of Excellence.
Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Grant is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cari-Med Group. In this role, he supports the Office of the Chairman and Executive Committee in driving the execution of key strategic initiatives for the Group and in developing, evaluating and executing plans for growth.
Dennis has worked for over 25 years in the field of accounting across the financial and distribution sectors. He joined Cari-Med Limited in 1991 as Financial Controller and was appointed General Manager in 2006.
He was named to the U.S.A. National MBA Dean’s List in 1995. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Business Administration (BBA), specializing in Finance, from the University of Technology, Jamaica, formerly the College of Arts, Science & Technology.
He is a member of the Boards of Directors of Cari-Med Group Limited, Kirk-FP Limited, and Bellevue Hospital.
He is a sports enthusiast and is married with three children.
Financial Controller
Huntley Dilworth joined Cari-Med Limited in 2006 as Financial Controller.
He is a qualified accountant, having completed the CPA examination. His work experience spans over 25 years in the fields of financial management, international banking, accounting, and auditing, both locally and internationally.
He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Studies from The University of the West Indies.
CEO, Commercial Operations
Lanna Bennett joined Cari-Med Ltd. in 1996 as Marketing Manager. In 2009, she was appointed General Manager of Kirk Distributors Ltd. She has over twenty-five years’ experience in sales and marketing, representing leading international brands of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) and pharmaceutical products across Caribbean markets. She has worked with multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis Consumer (formerly Gerber Products).
She has a wealth of experience in transitioning new businesses following mergers and acquisitions.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University (FIU) and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) from the University of Technology, Jamaica (formerly the College of Arts, Science & Technology).
She is a member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM), London.
She is married and has two children.
Director, Business Development
Gregory Christian joined Cari-Med Limited in 1999 as a sales representative in the Pharmaceutical Division. Over the years, he has worked in various areas of the company, developing extensive knowledge of sales and marketing, logistics, and retail distribution. He has been part of the redevelopment and modernization of Cari-Med and currently holds the position of Group Business Development Director.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University.
In 2016, he was appointed to the Boards of the Standards Council of the Bureau of Standards and the Management Committee of Kingston Public/Victoria Jubilee Hospitals. He is also a member of the Board of the Face Place.
He is an avid tennis fan.
