Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, former CEO of the Jamaica Employers' Federation. - File

Family will now, more than ever, be the main focus of Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd, former CEO of the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF).

Speaking with The Gleaner recently, Coke-Lloyd said she has no immediate plans to go back to work.

"I am just spending time with my family and taking a personal break," she said.

Coke-Lloyd is married to Major Evon Lloyd and has three children, Evon, Jason and Abigail.

Just two years after joining the JEF in 1998, Coke-Lloyd was promoted to the top post.

Acting CEO

Having served as CEO for a little more than eight years, the University of Technology graduate resigned from the post in May, and officially stepped down two weeks ago.

Leroy Brown, former president of the Jamaica Boxing Board is now the acting CEO for the JEF.

Coke Lloyd told The Gleaner, her decision to resign was a personal one, adding that the matter was discussed with her family.

Not holding the top position at the umbrella union for employers in Jamaica will not prevent Coke-Lloyd from offering her assistance to the group.

"I am available to assist in anyway," she said.

In 2005, Coke-Lloyd spearheaded the establishment of the first Youth Employment Network (YEN) in Jamaica and the Caribbean under the auspices of the Secretary General of the United Nations

In support of the YEN, Coke-Lloyd formed and launched the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA).

She conceptualised and launched the Employer of Choice competition and awards.

She is the first woman to be nominated to represent the Caribbean on the Governing Body (Board) of the International Labour Organisation.

She is the first CEO of the JEF to address the United Nations Council.