Merrick Fray
Elder, Jamaica, Global University for Lifelong learning
The Global University for Lifelong Learning has bestowed an honorary Doctor of Management degree on Merrick Fray in recognition of his contribution to the hospitality industry in the Caribbean and his support to the university.
Merrick Fray has spent all his adult life in tourism and for almost 30 years he has been dedicated to the task of helping to create and lead Sandals Resorts International. His association with Sandals began in 1981 when he took charge of the refurbishment and management of the fledgling company’s first two resort hotels. Sandals are now the world’s leading ultra all inclusive resort company with some 20 award winning resorts spanning five Caribbean countries.
Affirmation of support for GULL:
As a member of the company’s founding team, I am acutely aware of the need to attract talented people and to retain and develop their full potential. My particular focus is to develop young leaders of the future and I firmly believe that the workplace is the best place to learn how to manage people and resources. I am delighted that Sandals Resorts International is using the GULL action learning system and we are seeing tremendous outcomes and future potential for recognizing the ongoing development of all our team members and managers.
