MEET OUR TEAM
Here at Affinity, we believe it’s important to put a face to a name. Meet our team of specialists and learn a little about us!
Michele Aubert
Managing Director
Michele is the founding principal of Affinity Recruitment, which has been in operation since 2003. With over 25 years of experience in financial services and human resource management in the Cayman Islands, Michele’s strengths lie in an in-depth understanding of the Cayman market, immigration and labour laws.
Michele is entrenched in the Cayman community and has spent the past two decades developing an enviable and extensive list of clients and contacts within the industry. On weekends, Michele can be found spending time with her husband and daughter, catching sunsets on the beach, reading, or entertaining her extended family and friends.
Michael Luxton
Recruitment Consultant
Michael Luxton is a recruitment specialist with 10+ years of experience building, managing, and maintaining relationships with clients, prospective clients, and candidates within the Cayman Islands financial, legal and fintech service sectors. At Affinity, he oversees end-to-end recruitment from graduate to executive level, focusing on legal, technology, financial services, and niche sectors including fintech, fiduciary services, and cryptocurrency. With previous experience at Ambridge Harris Associates serving FTSE-100 companies in the UK Accounting & Finance sector, Michael brings a global perspective to talent acquisition in one of the world’s premier offshore financial centers. Beyond recruitment, he serves as Captain of the Cayman Islands National Rugby XV and VII’s Teams and was appointed National Coach for the Men’s XV Team in 2025.
Ellie Mae Go
Client Relationship Officer
Ellie Mae Go is a Client Relationship Officer and Immigration Specialist at Affinity Recruitment in Grand Cayman, bringing over 20 years of administrative experience combined with 8+ years specializing in the Cayman Islands immigration services, HR and recruitment services. Her core expertise includes work permit and immigration compliance, KYC documentation, high-volume transaction management, and stakeholder coordination with immigration authorities and government agencies. She is passionate about delivering exceptional client service while maintaining regulatory excellence in fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Linda Grogan
Recruitment & Business Development Consultant
Linda Grogan is a Recruitment & Business Development Consultant with extensive experience connecting exceptional talent with organizations across legal, finance, accounting, and professional services sectors in the Cayman Islands. At Affinity, she manages the full recruitment lifecycle, specializing in permanent and temporary placements across professional services. With previous experience as a Senior Legal Assistant and Department Billing Manager at William Fry Legal Firm and Office Manager at DLS Capital Management, Linda brings an insider’s understanding of professional environments to her recruitment approach. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, client relationship management and business development. Outside the office, she embraces Caribbean Island life through yoga and meditation on Seven Mile Beach, chasing Grand Cayman’s stunning sunrises and sunsets, and giving back through charity and community events with the Affinity team.
Ms. Nina Foster Cole
Receptionist
Ms. Nina has been the heart of Affinity’s client experience for years, serving as the company’s Receptionist and first point of contact. Drawing on over 40 years of reception expertise, she expertly manages client interactions with warmth and professionalism. Her strong faith and steady presence provide a grounding influence that resonates throughout the entire team.
Ma. Cecilia Potenciando
Client Relationship Associate
Ma. Cecilia Potenciando is a Client Relationship and Immigration Specialist with 3+ years of experience managing work permit processing, compliance, and employee data management in the Cayman Islands. Currently at Affinity, she oversees a portfolio of corporate clients, delivering a 98% approval rate. She is passionate about delivering exceptional client service while maintaining regulatory excellence in fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Kenya Truman
Client Relationship Associate
Kenya is a Client Relationship and Immigration Specialist, with over four years of administrative experience across Affinity clients, for the past 3+ years she is managing work permit processing, compliance and employee date. She joined the Affinity in-house Immigration team in 2023 and now manages a portfolio of corporate and personal clients, delivering a 98% approval rate. Kenya is passionate about exceptional client service and regulatory excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Carol Bassig
Accounts Officer
Carolina Bassig is an accounting and finance professional with 20+ years of experience in bookkeeping, treasury management, accounts receivable/payable, and financial operations across the Cayman Islands and Philippines markets. At Affinity, she oversees accounting operations including client invoicing, collections, bank reconciliations, and immigration administration support. She manages financial reporting, maintains client relationships, and ensures timely work permit applications through WORC.
