Dawn brings the expertise of serving on the boards of hedge funds, securities investment companies, insurance companies, not for profits, SPVs and holding entities, and with a growing focus on technology companies. She brings a strong combination of regulatory insight, financial oversight and strategic leadership, with the ability to balance innovation with disciplined governance.
Dawn Cummings
Co-Founder, Director
Overview
Dawn is an experienced independent director and senior financial services executive with over 30 years experience in the financial services industry, including corporate governance and regulatory compliance across a wide range of hedge fund and private equity structures.
Her directorship experience is complemented by a strong background in financial leadership and operations, including senior roles at Walkers Corporate Limited, DMS Offshore Investment Services and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority.
This combination enables her to provide pragmatic, commercially aware oversight while maintaining robust governance standards.
With a foundation as a Certified Public Accountant and extensive experience working with regulators, auditors and international stakeholders, Dawn brings credibility, independence and strategic insight to board roles.
Professional Experience
April 2022 – March 2026
Director, Corporate Services
Walkers Corporate Limited
October 2018 – December 2021
Chief Financial Officer
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
January 2014 – September 2018
Executive Director
DMS Offshore Investment Services
May 2010 – December 2013
Managing Director
DMS Outsourcing Ltd.
April 2001 – February 2010
Manager, Mutual Funds
The Irish Trust Company (Cayman) Ltd.
Earlier Career
- Fortis Fund Services (Cayman) Limited | Senior Account Manager
- ABN AMRO Trust Company (Cayman) Limited | Manager, Mutual Funds / Operations Manager
- Daigle & Associates | Owner
- Midland Bank & Trust | Accountant
- Price Waterhouse | Senior Accountant
Qualifications & Memberships
- Certified Public Accountant – exam passed November 1988, State of Illinois
- Associate Member, AICPA
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Boston College
Experienced Independant Directorships
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