For two decades, Summit Asset Management has managed wealth with intelligence, integrity, and purpose, creating tailored investment solutions for families and institutions around the world from its base in Barbados.

Founded on the principles of capital protection, prudent growth, and absolute confidentiality, Summit has evolved from its origins as a private bank into one of the region’s leading independent asset management firms. Today, it stands as a testament to Barbados’ growing reputation as a smart hub for global finance – a place where expertise, innovation, and trust converge.

From Private Bank to Asset Manager of Choice

For the firm’s President and Chief Investment Officer, John Howard, Barbados is both home and headquarters. Originally arriving in the mid-1990s with Coopers & Lybrand on a two-year assignment, John met and married his Barbadian wife – and never left. “With all three children born here, I’m outnumbered at home 4 to 1 by Bajans” he jokes. “But it’s a privilege to build a global business in a country that’s also an exceptional place to live.”

John’s career spans more than 25 years across accounting, corporate finance, and asset management. A Chartered Accountant and CFA® Charterholder, he previously served as Finance Director for Barrick International Bank Corp., the global treasury arm of Barrick Gold, and later as President of Summit International Bank, established in 2006 for a Canadian family following a major liquidity event.

Guided by three golden rules – protect capital, deliver the best risk-adjusted returns, and maintain confidentiality – the bank weathered the 2008 global financial crisis unscathed. When international tax frameworks evolved in 2014, John led a management buyout, transforming the institution into Summit Asset Management.

Today, Summit’s clients include high-net-worth individuals, trusts, family offices, captives, and institutions across multiple jurisdictions. With fifteen full-time investment professionals, including four CFA® Charterholders, it is one of the largest and most qualified investment teams in the Caribbean.

The Executive Leadership Team

John M. Howard, ACA, CFA – President & Chief Investment Officer

As CEO and CIO, John leads Summit’s investment philosophy and client strategy. His disciplined approach has shaped Summit into a trusted, independent firm that always puts clients’ interests first.

“We view our relationships with our clients as long term partners. This spirit of partnership is forged through the alignment of having our own money invested in many of the same strategies, ‘eating our own cooking’ as Warren Buffett likes to call it.”

Claire Barker, Dip CII – VP, Client Relations

With over 25 years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, corporates, trusts, and captive insurance companies, Claire brings a wealth of expertise. A Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) Level 4 Financial Advisor, she spent 13 years with HSBC and Lloyds Bank International, managing private client portfolios across the Caribbean, Channel Islands, and Asia. Since joining Summit in 2022, Claire has enhanced the firm’s client-first culture, grounding each relationship in understanding, trust, and personal connection.

“Our clients are our priority. We listen to their unique requirements and create tailored solutions each time – no cookie-cutter approaches here. By combining global insight with local knowledge, we support and empower our clients in making financial decisions.”

Edward Majewski, CFA – VP, Investments

Edward (Ed) Majewski leads Summit’s investment team, bringing institutional strength and global insight from his decade at Legal & General Investment Management in London – one of Europe’s largest asset managers. There, he managed relationships with major pension funds, including FTSE 100 companies and multinationals. At Summit, he ensures portfolios are designed and managed with precision — balancing risk, opportunity, and long-term vision.

“Our open platform provides clients a gateway to ‘best in class’ global managers, with experience in diverse markets and across a range of strategies. We aim to deliver bespoke portfolios designed around our clients’ individual circumstances. We do this by ensuring we fully understand their requirements from the outset, then working with them to design and maintain sophisticated, personalised portfolios.”

Kamara Simpson, FRM – VP, Operations

Behind Summit’s seamless client experience is Kamara Simpson, Vice President of Operations. Kamara joined the company after earning her degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo.  Now, some 15 years on, she is a Certified Financial Risk Manager, leading the investment operations team responsible for portfolio compliance, reporting, and governance. Her analytical precision ensures Summit’s infrastructure supports both performance and peace of mind.

“At Summit, we’ve invested heavily in top class institutional systems for portfolio management and robust reporting capabilities. This ensures our clients can trust that their investments are monitored meticulously, giving them confidence and a sense of security.”

A Smarter Approach to Wealth

Summit’s vision is to be the leading choice for international wealth management in this hemisphere, while its purpose remains simple yet profound – providing peace of mind to enjoy a purposeful life.

With its growing team, forward-looking investment strategies, and unwavering values of teamwork, integrity, and excellence, Summit continues to set the standard for sophisticated wealth management for its clients.

As the company marks its 20th anniversary, it does so with the same quiet confidence that has guided it from the start – committed to prudent growth, enduring relationships, and the ability to compete on the world stage from its home in Barbados.

Summit Asset Management

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