The Gleaner
Sunday June 15, 2025
Rohan Boyd investing in fatherhood
Rohan Boyd (left), with his wife Heather (second right), and their two children, Kelsey (second left), and Kameron.
Rohan Boyd has spent decades building a life anchored in purpose, principle, and presence. Married for over two decades to wife Heather, Rohan credits their partnership as the foundation on which they have raised their two children, Kelsey, 22, a nursing student at Howard University, and Kameron, 16, a soon-to-be high-school graduate of Campion College.
Much like his role at Sygnus Capital, where strategy and precision drives every decision for the assistant vice-president of transaction management and operational risk, Rohan approaches fatherhood with the same clarity and care. He likens the experience to mapping a constellation: a blend of lessons, resilience, and heart that, when connected, becomes something lasting.
As we celebrate Father’s Day, Rohan reflects on the values he has instilled from early childhood and continues to reinforce now, even as his children are stepping into adulthood.
Above: Rohan and Heather Boyd, a partnership built on love, support, and shared values.
Kelsey and Kameron: the heart of Rohan’s journey as a father, growing into their own with strength and grace.
What values do you consciously try to transmit to your children, and how do you ensure that they land?
The two values I consistently try to transmit are accountability and forgiveness. I ask them to take responsibility for their actions and to forgive, both themselves and others, when mistakes are made. I reinforce these through my own actions, showing them what those values look like in real life, whether it’s waking up early to work out, staying focused when things get tough, or pushing through even when I feel like quitting.
What is one hidden superpower you have discovered in fatherhood that surprised even you?
Definitely resilience. Fatherhood can be challenging. Children can sometimes be a handful, and practising resisting the urge to force them to do things my way isn’t always easy. But over the years, I’ve really surprised myself with how much I’ve been able to bounce back from disappointment, especially when my children make choices that don’t align with my hopes and then face the consequences. It’s tough, but I’ve learned the power of patience and the importance of giving them space to grow, make mistakes, and learn on their own terms.
Children don’t read balance sheets, but they read us. What do you think your kids would say is your most ‘profitable’ trait as a dad?
I think my kids would say my heart of service. Whenever they need me, I try to be there. They know no matter the time or situation, they can count on me to deliver for them. And they also see me showing up for my friends and peers. That consistency matters.
As an investor of time, energy, and emotion, what has been your highest-yield investment in your children’s lives so far?
My biggest investment has been making sure my family gets my time. Work can be demanding. It’ll take more than it should if you let it. But I’ve made it a point to always be there: I prided myself on being one who took them to school, picked them up, went to every doctor’s visit, made sure they had their childhood vaccinations, and showed up, even for late-night party pickups. I ensure that when my kids need me, my time is available.
If your family had a portfolio, what would your role be – risk manager, growth strategist or emotional asset, and why?
I’m the risk manager beyond the shadow of a doubt. I consider myself the protector of the family. Their safety is always my biggest concern. Every decision I make takes the family into consideration. If something is to be done, I always weigh how safe or risky it is for them before saying yes. Their safety is a top priority, so every decision I make is filtered through that lens.
Is there a lesson you learnt from your own father that you have restructured and made your own as you raise your kids?
My father was a great man; always present for the family. That’s the model I have adopted. But I’ve tried to take it further. Once I became a parent, I realised it’s not just about being present, it’s about being involved. I try to play board games like Checkers, Ludo, and Kalooki as well as have meaningful conversations to really know what’s going on in their lives. Those are things I continue to do even today.
What’s your personal ‘fatherhood strategy’? What are the core values you are deliberately building into your children’s foundation?
My strategy is to focus on small victories. With young adults, communication can sometimes be challenging. So whenever we are able to engage in deep talk, not just surface level, I consider that a victory. The three core values I have and continue to instil in them are:
– Courage: To be themselves, to speak up and not be afraid to fail.
– Respect: For themselves and for others. It’s something I champion, and I see them actively practising it.
– Humility: Letting their actions speak louder than their words. That’s another value I’ve instilled, and I see it [is] reflected in how they carry themselves.
What is the one principle or mindset you hope your children carry with them for life, long after your voice becomes a memory?
I want them to carry my Christian values and principles. I don’t always get it right, but I do try to live by Biblical principles. From their childhood to now, I’ve tried to model that. My hope is that they will continue to live by values that are rooted in something greater than themselves, even long after I’m gone.
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