Over the years, ICS has strived to develop a well-rounded team able to deliver quality and efficient service. Members of staff range in experience from banking, corporate, trust and compliance both domestic and international all within the IFS industry. ICS’s staff along with its management team carries over 80 years of experience in the IFS industry.
DOUGLAS A. SINGH TEP, Founding Partner
Born on November 9th, 1962; Married and with 2 children.
Founded International Corporate Services Limited (ICS) in 1998, and possesses an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in California where he worked for over 10 years in the financial sector. He was the General Manager of the Government Development Bank in Belize for four years and also served on the Board of Directors of Atlantic Bank for that period. He has served as the Chairman of the United Democratic Party, the current ruling political party, for 10 years from 1999 to 2009.
Mr. Singh Served in the National Assembly of Belize as Senator and Leader of Government Business in the Senate from 2008 to early 2012 and as a member of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet from 2010 to early 2012 as the Minister of Police and Public Safety. From 2012 to 2014 he served as a Director of the largest Telecommunications Company in Belize.
Professional Memberships include:
- Chairman of the Social Security Board in Belize
- Chairman of the Citrus Products of Belize Ltd and their subsidiaries
- Member of Belize International Financial Services Association (BIFSA) since 2007
- Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
LIZETTE AURI ORTIZ ICSA TEP, Partner/Managing Director
Born on September 25th, 1974; Married and with 3 children.
Lizette has been working in the International Financial Services Industry in Belize since 1996, and she received her certificate in Offshore Finance & Administration through Campbell’s College/ICSA in UK in July 2003. For 10 years she was the Administrative Director of Alpha Services Limited, a subsidiary company of Barrow & Williams Law Firm in Belize. She joined Partnership with International Corporate Services Ltd. (ICS) in Jan. 2005 and is currently one of the Managing Partners.
Mrs. Ortiz is also a Partner in ZITRO International Limited, a Licensed Master Agent for Western Union in Belize since 2009 as well as International Trust Services Limited, a Licensed Trust and Foundation Services Provider in Belize.
Professional Memberships include:
- President of Belize International Financial Services Association (BIFSA) since 2015
- Vice President of Belize International Financial Services Association (BIFSA) from 2007 – 2015
- Secretary/Alternate Regional Representative of the Belize STEP Chapter since 2015
- Board Member of the Belize International Financial Services Commission (IFSC) since 2008
- Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2011
- Member of Asia Offshore Association (AOA)
- Member of International Tax Planning Association (ITPA) since 2011
Corporate & Trust
BEATRIZ GODFREY, Senior Corporate Administrator
Beatriz joined ICS in December of 2005 and has gained extensive knowledge in the formation and management of International Business Companies, LLCs, Trusts and Foundations in Belize and various other jurisdictions.
Her continuous display of professionalism and dedication to excellence has contributed not only to the growth of ICS, but also to the advancement of the offshore industry in Belize.
As the industry moves to adapt to new regulations and procedures, it is her hope that Belize flourishes and remains a competitive jurisdiction.
Professional Memberships include:
- Belize International Financial Services Association (BIFSA)
ANEL RODRIGUEZ, Corporate Administrator
Anel Rodriguez joined International Corporate Services Limited in January 2009. She has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and previously worked with an Offshore Bank. She specializes in Banking, Foundations, LLC’s, Trusts, Ship Registration, incorporation and administration of IBC’s in Belize and other jurisdictions.
Anel has passed the International Compliance Association’s examination in Anti Money Laundering Awareness as well as she has received the STEP Foundation Certificate in International Trust Management.
Professional Memberships include:
- Belize International Financial Services Association (BIFSA)
Accounts
ERLENE M. RODRIGUEZ, Accountant
Erlene has joined International Corporate Services Limited as the Accountant since 2006 . She previously worked as an Accountant at Costa Maya resort where she had the chance to concentrate and gain confidence in accounting. Prior to that, she was the Trademark Administrator at W.H. Courtenay & Co.
BEATRICE ROBINSON, Assistant Accountant
Beatrice has been working in the accounting department as Assistant Accountant at International Corporate Services Limited since June 2010. She previously worked as an Assistant Accountant with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 12 years and has gained knowledge and experience in many areas of accounting and compliance.
SHANE TRUJEQUE, Office Assistant
Shane joined International Corporate Services Limited in April 2011 as Office Assistant. Formerly employed at DHL Limited, Shane provides logistical support and assistance throughout the Company.