Our Story
Established in 2011 through a collaborative effort with the Cayman Islands Government, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) officially opened its doors in February 2012, welcoming its first special economic zone company that same month. Since then, CEC has evolved from a pioneering free zone into a globally recognised innovation hub, helping to diversify Cayman’s economy and attract knowledge- and technology-driven businesses from around the world.
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Our Vision
To build a world-class special economic zone that attracts ambitious knowledge- and technology-focused businesses, strengthens and diversifies the Cayman Islands economy, and creates new career and entrepreneurship opportunities for current and future generations of Caymanians.
Our Mission
To create an exceptional environment where innovative businesses can establish, grow, and thrive through outstanding service, forward-thinking infrastructure, and a connected community of entrepreneurs and global leaders.
Our Values
Excellence, community, innovation, and impact shape everything we do. They guide our decisions, define our standards, and inspire us to create lasting value for our members, our community, and the Cayman Islands.
Our Impact
We’re demonstrating our capacity as Caymanians to build a globally significant innovation hub that promotes resilience by diversifying our country’s economic base and offers an exponential return on investment for its people. We’re illustrating our commitment to transparent and accountable governance and the socio-economic progress of the Cayman Islands.
We’re home to a vibrant community built for creators, builders, and pioneers.
Charlie Kirkconnell
Chief Executive Officer
Charlie is responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s short and long-term goals. His leadership role also entails being ultimately responsible for all day-to-day management decisions and for implementing the company’s strategic plans.
Cindy O'Hara
Chief Development Officer
A Caymanian architect and entrepreneur, Ms. O’Hara oversees all aspects of the design and development of the new 850,000 sq. ft. master-planned development project. She also oversees all design and fit-out relating to the needs of clients in CEC's gateway buildings being used while the main campus is being built.
Kaitlyn Elphinstone
Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Kaitlyn is responsible for driving new opportunities, championing innovation, engaging stakeholders, and leading the company’s marketing and brand strategies in her enterprise-wide role. As a practising visual artist, Kaitlyn brings a creative perspective to the CEC socio-development project.
Alyssa Manderson
Enterprise Cayman Programme Manager
Alyssa oversees the development and delivery of Enterprise Cayman’s programmes, the non-profit arm of Cayman Enterprise City, ensuring they meet the needs of learners and industry partners. She manages day-to-day operations and drives key initiatives that support talent development across the Cayman Islands.
Ankita Ghuliani
Head of Client Experience
Ankita leads the delivery of high-quality client engagements and supports compliance with industry standards at Cayman Enterprise City. Ankita brings a strategic approach to maintaining excellence across the CEC project, contributing to its ongoing growth and success.
Deajra Tulloch
Operations Officer
Deajra oversees the daily operations and helps drive efficiency across both CEC and its sister organisation, Enterprise Cayman. As a strategic and results-driven professional, Deajra focuses on process improvement, productivity, and high-quality service delivery.
Global Mobility
Isobel Forde
Head of Global Mobility
Isobel plays a key role in supporting the successful offshore relocation of CEC clients. Born and raised in Ireland, Isobel brings a wealth of international experience, coupled with a deep understanding of company relocation. Her expertise in navigating regulatory landscapes and her innate ability to connect with people make her an invaluable asset.
Chris Morgan
Global Mobility Manager
Chris is a highly experienced global mobility expert with a diverse background in business development, advertising and information services. He is a team builder and innovator with strong leadership and communication skills. Chris has first-hand experience working with teams throughout the Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada.
Michael Parratt
Global Mobility Manager
Mike is a strategic advisor for companies looking to establish a presence in the Cayman Islands. With a strong background in business development and a deep understanding of offshore expansion, he guides companies through the complexities of setting up in a special economic zone.
Master-Planned Development Project
Construction is well underway on a major development project that puts the Cayman Islands at the forefront of the global innovation-driven business world. The 53-acre mixed-use development site is centrally located five minutes from the newly expanded Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman.