Marzeta Bodden is a dynamic community advocate and strategic leader known for turning big ideas into impactful actions. As Deputy Director of Tourism Product Development at the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, Marzeta leads initiatives that enhance the destination’s tourism offerings. With over 20 years of experience across aviation, tourism, education, and financial services, she has held key roles in private, public, and non-profit sectors, including Cayman Airways, Appleby, Junior Achievement, and the Cayman Islands Government.
At Appleby, Marzeta managed strategic business development for global corporate teams, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets and client relationship programmes. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found Cayman Food Tours, sharing the Cayman Islands’ culinary heritage with over 3,000 visitors. She has also been involved in major projects like the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and TEDxSevenMileBeach, the first TEDx event in the Cayman Islands. Her work with Celebrate Cayman showcased her commitment to community, coordinating national initiatives that celebrated Caymanian history and culture.
A proud Caymanian, Marzeta holds a Master of Science in Marketing Management from the University of Surrey, a dual Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from Florida International University, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®. She specialises in strategic marketing, communications, project management, and business development.
An active member of the Rotary family since 2009, Marzeta has served in various leadership roles, including Past President of Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands and Past District 7020Rotaract Representative. As Youth Services Director of Rotary Central Cayman Islands, she leads programmes that empower young people through mentorship and skills development.