Mr. Franz Manderson was appointed Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service in February 2012 by His Excellency the Governor, in consultation with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State.

An Attorney-at-Law and a graduate of the University of Liverpool, Mr. Manderson brings extensive public service experience to his role. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Governor, he served as Chief Immigration Officer and later as Chief Officer in the Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs, where he played a key role in national security, immigration, and governance matters.

As Deputy Governor, Mr. Manderson is responsible for the management and performance of the Cayman Islands Civil Service, overseeing approximately 5,000 staff and a budget of over $1.1 billion. He is a member of Cabinet and serves as the first official member of Parliament.

In 2018, Mr. Manderson was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his distinguished public service.