CDB Elects Barbadian Daniel Best as Seventh President, Emphasizing Visionary Leadership for Caribbean Development
December 4, 2024
Caribbean Development Bank elects Daniel Best as seventh president, emphasizing visionary leadership for sustainable development in the region. Best's experience in development finance and policy planning will guide impactful transformation.
The Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announces the election of Barbadian Daniel Best, as the seventh president of the institution.
The bank said the decision, reached today, underscores its commitment to visionary leadership and sustainable development across the Caribbean region.
“Best brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the region’s development challenges and opportunities. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in development finance, policy planning, and infrastructure investment, he is well-positioned to lead the CDB into its next chapter of impactful regional transformation,” the bank said.
As President, Best will oversee the bank’s strategic direction, focusing on its core mandate to reduce poverty and inequality while fostering inclusive and sustainable growth.
Under his leadership, the bank aims to build on its legacy while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing global landscape.
