Senior Management Team

Nafeeza Gaffoor - Country Manager, Scotiabank Guyana
 

Nafeeza Gaffoor was appointed as Country Head, effective August 22, 2022.
 

Nafeeza has 22 years of experience with Scotiabank in both our Toronto and Guyana operations, with expertise in Customer Service, Small Business, Sales Leadership, and Branch Management. In 2021, Nafeeza undertook an acting assignment as Country Manager, and the Bank is pleased to confirm her in this role.

As Country Manager, Nafeeza will continue to play a key role in providing strategic direction, leadership and oversight for operations in Guyana. She will work closely with the leadership team to ensure business strategies, plans and initiatives are in compliance with local regulations.  

Nafeeza holds a Diploma in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Law from the University of London.

Seugobin (Ravi) Sugrim - Director, Regional Sales Lead, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Caribbean South & East
 

Seugobin (Ravi) Sugrim joined Scotiabank in 2016 as a Relationship Manager in the Corporate & Commercial Banking Centre. Since joining the bank he has been instrumental in increasing the unit’s productivity while meeting strict compliance deadlines. His depth of knowledge and experience in banking, both at Scotiabank and at other financial institutions, propelled him to the position of Senior Manager Team Lead in May 2018.
 

Ravi has the overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of the commercial portfolio in Guyana. His focus on delivering results for our clients significantly contributes to the continued success of the commercial portfolio.

Ravi is bronze level ICCB certified, has a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the University of Guyana and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Edinburgh Napier University.

Adele Farier - Senior Manager, Credit Risk Management, Scotiabank Guyana
 

Joining the Bank in April 1995, Adele’s career path over the period includes multiple lending and management roles in commercial banking, leading the Bank’s sales and marketing department and now credit risk management.
 

In September 2009, Adele was appointed as the Senior Manager, Credit Risk Management with responsibility for ensuring the Bank’s portfolio is maintained at an acceptable level of risk, branch support and ensuring well founded and profitable loan growth for the Bank as well as oversight for delinquency and problem loan management.
 

Adele holds a Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Guyana and is currently pursuing a Masters in Social & Civic Entrepreneurship via Bakke Graduate University, USA.

Bibi Sharefaa Alli - Senior Manager, Operations and Administration, Scotiabank Guyana
 

Bibi Sharefaa Alli joined Scotiabank in June 2003 and has since built a distinguished career spanning over two decades. She has held senior leadership roles across Retail and Small Business Banking, Branch Management and Branch Sales Leadership, consistently demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and client centricity.
 

In February 2025, Bibi was appointed Senior Manager, Operations and Administration. In this capacity, she provides strategic business support to the Country Manager, branches, and units.
 

Her role includes driving operational efficiency, resolving complex challenges, and offering expert counsel to the leadership team.
 

Bibi holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom.