Reflections From Jamaica with Marlene Street Forrest

For over 25 years at Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street Forrest served as General Manager and Managing Director. During her tenure she was instrumental in holistically developing the JSE Group and particularly the Exchange itself.

Now the Managing Director of StreetForrest Consultancy Ltd. a strategic advisory firm focused on advancing capital markets developments, strengthening governance, and building leadership capacities, Marlene will be reflecting on her time at JSE and the opportunities within the Jamaican economy.

She is the Author of the book “On Leadership Discipline Discretion and Daring” and Co-Author of “Steps to Good Governance.”

In the latest IPO-VID podcast "Reflections From Jamaica," PLY was joined by Marlene Street Forrest, whose long leadership at the Jamaica Stock Exchange helped shape the institution’s modern development. In this conversation, she reflects on lessons from building markets, strengthening governance, and expanding capital market opportunities in Jamaica, alongside insights from her work in leadership and advisory roles today.