The Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the election of Barbadian Daniel Best as the seventh president of the institution. This decision, made today, highlights the bank’s commitment to visionary leadership and sustainable development throughout the Caribbean region.
Best brings a wealth of experience and a thorough understanding of the development challenges and opportunities facing the region. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in development finance, policy planning, and infrastructure investment, he is well-equipped to lead the CDB into its next chapter of impactful transformation.
As president, Best will oversee the bank’s strategic direction, focusing on its core mission to reduce poverty and inequality while promoting 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 environment.